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IRANIAN BOOKS (Rights Guide)

Children & Picture Books

2018

Iranian Book Rights Guide is

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and literary agencies up-to-

date information on Iranian

Contemporary authors books

and tittles .This issue is dedi-

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awarded and best sellers chil-

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About the Book:

A sparrow was flying in the sky. Suddenly, one of its feathers was

detached and fell to the ground. It touched down to catch its feather and

realized it has fallen a, the back of a hedgehog. It asked the hedgehog to

return its feather but the hedgehog refused and said that it should not get

near and its feather would not be returned. The sparrow was angry. The

hedgehog realized that it can make the sparrow comply so they went with

the owl who was the judge. The owl asked the sparrow to show the vacant

spot from where its feather had detached but the sparrow searched a lot

and could not find the spot! The owl said that the sparrow had so many

feathers that it could not find the vacant spot of one feather and thus it

must have been more generous.

Orange books are 52 volumes and in fact they count as the number of the weeks per year. Each book reflects 1

week and includes 7 stories for 7 days of the week. The words are simple enough to be understood for the target

age group. While each story talks about reality in its essence and has instructive aims, the story contains numer-

ous imaginary elements. The author has been skilled in storytelling such that instead of short length of the sto-

ries, one can easily relate with the elements and characters. Each story takes shape in a anew ambience that is

not recurring for the child. The reader can easily follow the story. Overcoming fear, hygiene, generosity, avoid-

ing crying, donation, beauty and happy living, etc. are useful instructive elements for this age-group and the

child gets to know them indirectly. Learning is always an important element in child training and the language

of learning is even more important. In these stories that are both entertaining and motivate child's imagination,

the educational element is indoctrinated completely through occult methodology to the child. The vastness of

spaces and scenes in every tale is a positive aspect and the authors who had to collect many stories had been

successful in depicting them. Any reader around the world can easily connect with the simple wording. The sim-

plicity is full of depth and spirit which will be fascinating for the children of the wor1 d. Happiness flows

through, and it matches the child's mental state. The illustration perfectly matches the stories such that a lot of

context is transferred to the child through images and colors.

Iranian Book Rights: Children and Picture Books 2

Title: Orange Books(12Vols.) Author: Group of authors

Illustrator: Team of illustrators

Publisher: Ghadyani

Years of Publishing:2014

No. of Pages:192(each Vol)

Age Group:8+

Size:"30 × 22

ISBN: 9786002510273

◙ English text is available.

◙ Copyright sold: Iran(Ghadyani Pubs.),Algeria(Al-Beit Pubs.)

About the Book:

One day a Street vendor was passing a forestand Sow a fax without hands and legs leaning at a comer. He was

thinking about how the animal is making a living. He suddenly

Sow a lion coming

towards the fox with a jackal in mouth. The lion sat near the fox ate

the jackal and left the rest for the fox. Fox ate the leftover and slept

The salesman told himself that I must carry this heavy Load every

day to get some bread but the fox's food is readily available. He

was thinking like this until he reached a village and rented a room

and waited until God fetch his food. Days pass and he got weaker

and thinner. A wise old man came to him and asked him why he

did not work. The salesman recounted the events. The old man an-

swered:"Why do not you want to live like a Ii on that al so helps

others. Get up and pursue your fate. This type of sitting is futile."

The salesman picked up his gear and went far from the village and

the jungle.

Boostan is a poetry book written by Sadi in 13th century A.H. Sa’di created the book while traveling. The book is

in Masnavi format and contains ethical, instructive and social anecdotes. Boostan is a collection of stories with

special characteristics that are not obvious at first but after some contemplation, points emerge that distinguish

each story from the other. Through reading the book, a non-Iranian child steps in a new path comprised of many

unknown affairs and the unknown mixed with simplicity and sweetness produce best events and the reader easily

gets connected to the stories. Character development is reconciled with Iranian and Islamic literature. The sto-

ries' conclusions are fully distinct like the other Sa’di's book Golestan, and leads the reader towards clear inter-

pretations. This is a good characteristic of instructive books and on the other hand, it helps a child who is not

familiar with Iranian-Islamic culture and religion to get correct results.

About the Author:

Mojgan Sheikhi(1962/Tehran) received a BA in English language translation. Her years of literary work re-

sulted in over 150 illustrated books. Among her books are: Diaries of a crow(2014),the sun of khwarazm

(2015),Lullabies of Miss crow(2016),Summer and the white goose(2012) .She currently lives in Iran. Sheikhi was

awarded the Islamic Republic of Iran Book Award, Arvin Festival, Justice and Solidarity Award, Berlinate Inter-

national Festival.


Title: Boostan’s Illustrated Stories(6

vols ) Author: Mojgan Sheikhi

Illustrator: AliReza Gholdooziyan

Publisher: Ghadyani



Age Group:8+

Size:"22 × 22

ISBN: 9789645368997

◙ Sample English text is available.

About the Book:

A king had 3 sons and one of them was very short. The short boy

learnt all fighting and swordsmanship skills and martial arts to

attract the attention of father but other brothers were jealous of

him. One day the numbering country attacked with overwhelm-

ing numbers and no one dared to confront them until the short

boy attacked the enemy bravely .When the army saw his bravery

they also joined in and defeated the enemy. But the other broth-

ers were afraid to fight. After that, the brothers decided to kill the

short one out of envy and poisoned his food, but he found out

and did not eat. The prime vizier suggested to the king that the

best way to avoid struggle among brothers is delegation of gov-

ernorship of faraway lands. The king accepted and sent his 2

sons away and everything calmed down.

Sa’di is one of the greatest Iranian poets. The book Golestan was written after Boostan. The book has 8 chapters

and they contain courtesy, ethics, religious knowledge, etc. presented by a delightful and gorgeous language

formatted as instructive and sweet stories. One distinction of Sa’di 's writing is knowledge of God, invitation to

be a God's follower and being subordinate to Him. Sa’di is a famous name in Iran and many other countries

who value ancient literature and civilizations. Getting familiar with Golestan tales shows us a world in which

ethics is priority, a world devoid of any wickedness. The global readers can realize new structures that

help them grow and develop by coming into contact with this Iranian story-telling style. The subjects are pre-

sented as nice stories, with special and sweet Iranian terminology and literature to the world's book readers.

Each story has its own style. Adhering to ethical principles at any cost is the common theme of many stories

In the book.


Title: Golstan’s illustrated Stories(6 vols ) Author: Mojghan Sheikhi

Illustrator: AliReza Goldooziyan

Publisher: Ghadyani



Age Group:8+

Size:"22 × 22

ISBN: 97896453638911

Sample English text is available.

About the Book:

A lion who was living in a jungle considered itselfthe king. He used

to attack the animals, hunt them down and eat them every day. One

day the jungle animals suggested to the lion that if it promised not to

attack them, they would bring an animal everyday for it to eat. The

lion accepted. Thereafter each day one of the animals was selected

and they took it to the lion and the lion ate it. Until it was the black

tailed rabbit's turn. It devised a plan to get rid of the king of jungle.

The rabbit took the lion that there was another lion claiming the posi-

tion of the king of jungle. The Ii on was so angry that it asked the rab-

bit to take it to that lion. The rabbit took the lion near a well and said

that the other lion was in the well. The lion saw its reflection in the

wall's water and entered into the well to take revenge and struggled so

much until drowned. Since then the jungle's animals lived in peace.

Kelileh & Demneh is an instructive book wherein many stories are narrated by animals. The title is taken from

the name of 2 jackals Kelileh & Demneh and a big part of the book is dedicated to them. This book is famous

around the world and has been translated into many languages. These are a collection of ethical stories nar-

rated by animals. Kelileh & Demneh . The illustrate version is divided into 10 volumes and each volume con-

tains one story which is narrated by the author. The stories cover various subjects and are fresh for non-Iranian

children The collection is in line with children's thoughts and imaginations all over the wor1d. The animal king-

dom in any social context, ideology and in short in any type of family training is a defined subject that is always

interesting and nice for the child. Intellectual assistance, consultation and asking for help are elements that

must be taught to the child anywhere around the globe for their positive impact on child's growth.


Title: Kelileh and Demneh’s illustrated Stories(10 vols ) Author: Mojghan Sheikhi

Illustrator: Farhad Jamshidi

Publisher: Ghadyani



Age Group:8+

Size:"16× 15

ISBN: 9789645368584


About the Book:

The little girl was not on speaking terms with her mom but her mother

sent kisses for her from a far and smiled. The little girl also did that coyly

but did not know whether her mother had seen her or not! In the morning,

when her mom was cleaning the

mirror, the image of the little girl and her mother was reflected in the mir-

ror. They kissed each other in the mirror and smiled. The little girl jumped

to her mother's lap, embraced her and happily laughed.

The collection Saturday To Thursday covers 12 volumes and each book contains 6 stories for 6 days. The name

of one story is selected for the title. Each story is almost like a scene in the book and it is particularly nice in-

stead of small volume. The themes are everyday events that we ignore them. Simple and sweet events that make

up the sour & sweet life of every child. These daily memories can be forever preserved by recording. In each

story a child is talking about an adventure that is really interesting for the reader. Perhaps the Iranian child

views with its special tone offer a fresh outlook to children all over the world. The first word in each story is de-

tached as index and can be an interesting symbol between the start and the content of the story. The timeline in

each story is distinct and the child can easily feel inside the story. Childish imagination, interpretations and con-

clusions about daily life have been skillfully translated into stories. The stories are so simple that all readers

with any tradition, customs and religions and geographic location, can fell the sweetness and get amused. The

characters are family members like mother , father, aunt, uncle, grandfather. The author's method of story-

telling from the viewpoint of a child is a successful factor in this collection. In fact the author has translated his

environment into a childish language and viewpoint. Illustrations really reflect the author's sensations and the

illustrator has connected to the stories very well. In each book, the illustrations have a different style to make it

more attractive for the readers.


Title: From Saturday to Thursday little

Stories (12 vols ) Author: Fariiborz Lorestani


Publisher: Ghadyani



Age Group:8+

Size:"22× 22

ISBN: 9789645365828


About the Book:

Hassani was a lazy child and did not like school. He was afraid of

Mollabashi who was an angry old man and taught in school. He had

a long stick and punished the children with it The only thing that

could pull Hassani out of school was the voice of Geda'ali who was

an old man and used to recite poetry and tell stories and the children

gathered around him. One day Hassani asked Geda'ali about how he

had learnt so much poetry and stories. He answered that at the time

when he went to school; he had become literate and thereafter had

read many books and remembered poetry and stories. Hassani did

not think Geda'ali could have gone to school so he decided to attend

the classes and become literate.

The 12volumes collection contains 72 stories and 3 great Iranian writers have contributed in it .These are short

stories taken from ethical ideas. Hassani is a famous character in Iranian stories and the children learn his sto-

ries since the beginning of childhood and look for new events happening to Hassani. The sentences are flowing

and instructive. The stories are selected according to the aim of the story. The stories are in 2 groups: either

taken from Iranian fables and proverbs or ordinary tales. Each one has an instructive element. Many Hassani

stories are taken from Old Persian stories. The Hassani book is a collection of Iranian culture and literature

that are transferred to the reader as nice and delicate stories and of course they are readable and interesting for

the children of the world. This book depicts a special imagery. The illustrations are few but attractive and rele-

vant. The illustrations are monochrome which imparts a special beauty to the book. The book has reached 13th

edition and this means unprecedented popularity in Iran. The book has been introduced as the proper book at

the end of 1st and 2nd grade elementary school Farsi textbook in Iran. It has won the award of best context il-

lustration and cover art for children & teenagers in 6 festivals in 1997.


Title: Hassani Stories (6 vols ) Author: Group of authors

Illustrator: Kazem tallaii

Publisher: Ghadyani

Years of Publishing:2016/15 Edition

No. of Pages:64each Vol)

Age Group:14+

Size:"30 × 22

ISBN: 9786002510273


About the Book:

A girt had a doll and she cooked food for it, bathed it, put it to

sleep, combed its hair, and celebrated its birthday. She was a mom

for the doll. The girl had a playmate. They played but she never

gave her doll to her fti end since she and only she was a mom to

her doll. After several days her friend did not come to their home.

One night the girl was staying by her maternal aunt She realized

that the aunt was like her mother since she started to cook food for

her. Even bathed her and combed her hair! After this event, she

realized that aunts can be as good as moms. Her friend was like an

aunt to her doll, therefore she decided to give it to her friend and

even stayed in their home. She was not worried since she knew

her friend would take care of the doll.

The book includes 10 short stories in 8 volumes for children age-group with interesting and amusing tales. The

author starts with Where are you, golden yellow chicken? That teaches numbers and counting which is unique

in its own right, also exciting and instructive for a child reader. Two primary stories can be read aloud for 5 to 7

years children since the simplicity makes it easy to understand even for this age-group. The sentences are sweet

and related the child with the context .Volume 8 & 7 includes stories translated by Mqjgan Sheikhi and they have

been selected as superior books for Iranian schools grades 2 & 1 . The stories have instructive themes such as:

teaching numbers, seasons, forgiveness, helping others, familiarity with animals, etc. The text is flowing and the

sentences are simple and attractive, also the man/animal relations and indirect indoctrination of instructive ele-

ments are valuable points in these series. The books are useful, informative and charming for children all over

the world with any traditions or tastes.


Title: Sweet Stories For Children(8 vols ) Author: Group of authors


Publisher: Ghadyani



Age Group:8+

Size:"22 × 22

ISBN: 978964173127


About the Book:

There was a wooden closet whose door was always open. The little

girt always forgot to shut the door. One day all went to a party and

the closet was alone with its open door. A beetle came in and rested

there. In the evening a small mouse who had escaped a cat went in. At

night a spider went in and started a web. When the little girt came

back she heard the closet crying. The girl was sad when she saw closet

in that situation, and found a hole in the storeroom for them and sent

them there and cleansed up the closet and promised to shut its door

ever since.

This 12 volume set contains 64 children's stories. The stories are written by several successful Iranian writers.

The book has been introduced at the end of textbooks for 1st & 2nd grade school children and is popular. The

stories are very simple and match the children's spirit Imagination is important in shaping the story trends. The

book's new approach create new ideas that are interesting for the children all over the world. Most stories are

happening in animal kingdom. World that is exciting and adventurous for the children. The conclusions slowly

take shape and the reader gradually gets to them and even sometimes the end result is not distinct and is moving

forward. The stories are selected for ages 7 to 12 but since they can be easily understood, they can be read aloud

for ages 5 to 7 too. The book has reached 3rd edition in a short while and has been called a proper book for

children. Several successful Iranian authors and illustrators have collected the works together.


Title: Little Stories for Little Children(12 vols ) Author: Group of authors


Publisher: Ghadyani

Years of Publishing:2017/3th Edition


Age Group:8+

Size:"17× 22

ISBN: 9789644172656


About the Book:

Zahhak (a prominent reptilian bloodline example of Arabic origin)

was the enemy of men. Since Satan kissed his shoulders, he grew 2

snakes from those spots. By Satan's recommendation, Zahhak killed a

youngster everyday and made a dish for the snake from the young

man's brain so the snakes eat the brain and I et him rest In those days,

Jamshid was the king of Iran. Jamshid claimed Divinity and thus peo-

ple scattered from around him and Zahhak defeated him and became

the king. Since then the righteousness and sincerity perished until Frey-

don, a brave young boy whose father was slain by Zahhak and wanted

revenge, joined forces with Kaveh the ironsmith whose son was mur-

dered by Zahhak and they fought Zahhak, captured him and impris-

oned him in a dark cave in Damavand Mountain. Thereafter, Freydon

became the king of Iran and people lived happily.

This collection is in fact 12 famous stories that are useful for children's age group. The stories are mythical and

in each one an Iranian king is depicted and the particulars of the time are described. Although each story has a

separate context but the whole collection Is related and the stories are gathered as an Iranian life story and have

a good connectivity. The stories are in fact related to ancient events, history, tradition and good Iranian customs

and transfer the spirit of heroism and chivalry to the reader. The character development and subjects are very

fresh and attractive for the non-Iranian children and even transfers a special sense of wonder to them. The Irani-

ans narrate the stories for the children from the viewpoint of a child and even school textbooks take advantage of

them. Surely these stories are attractive for children of the world and take them into a new story-telling environ-

ment The illustrations are very important and the genuine themes are obvious throughout the tales. The illustra-

tion style can be very attractive for readers who do not have a previous knowledge of Shahnameh.

About the Author:

Hossein Fattahi(1957/Yazd) is one of Iranian well-known writer and penned many books for young adults. Among his

books are: Island boys(1997),Bandits(1997),Star boy(1988),Elias(2005). Fattahi was awarded various literary prizes

such as Iran’s book of the year award and Golden plaque award.


Title: Shahnameh’s Illustrated Stories(12 vols ) Author: Hossein Fattahi


Publisher: Ghadyani



Age Group:8+

Size:"22× 22

ISBN: 9789645365996


About the Book:

The story of a mat-weaver old man who is invited to a suburb to weave

mats. He encounters an old witch on the way and by repairing and embroi-

dery of the witch's old mat breaks the spell of a girt who was turned into a

mat by the witch. 25 youngsters pass near a graveyard. One of the dead

rises from the grave and invites them to party for the next night. The next

night only 10 of the 25 youngsters enter the grave. They see colorful

dishes and gardens of fruits. After the party, when they get out of the

grave manhole, they realize their nails has grown up to a finger length,

and the hair on their on their head and face has turned white and their

teeth has fallen. Those hours in the grave cost them 100 years of in the

world of the living. They stayed alive for a few days and died afterwards.

These are 33 stories by Mirikazemi and each one is presented to the reader through a readable and interesting

style. Each Iranian tale is narrated by a different person whose name is indicated at the end of each tale. The

author has collected all stories under one volume. Si nee the author has a vast research background on story con-

tents and has published many articles in the field, this work is duly unique and perfect. Simple prose, different

style of presentation for each story, creative thinking, descriptions with interesting highlights, are elements that

make the book attractive.


Title:33 Stories from Iran

Author: Hossein mikazemi

Publisher: Ghadyani


No. of Pages:190

Age Group:14+

Size:"17× 22

ISBN: 9789645366085


Title: The Smiling Banana

Written by: Hamid Reza Shah Abadi

Illustrated by: Hassan Mousavi

Publisher: Ofoq

Publication Date:2016

Age Group: Pre School

ISBN: 9786003532168

Size: 23 cm X 20 cm

Pages: 28 English text is available.

About the Book: Simplicity at its best is manifested in this picture book. The contrasting beauties of nature min-

gles with the imagination of author and illustrator and creates a story children won’t forget easily. The happy ba-

nana changes the life of a gorilla and shows him another way of life. Others badger the Gorilla because of his af-

fections towards a banana and they are forced to leave that part of the jungle, in search for peace and quiet. They

are united with another Gorilla, who has a smiling apple friend. The main message of the book is what has caused

struggle and frustration for many: Change, and the acceptance that change is necessary and most likely, fruitful,

in every aspect of the word!


Title:Seven Iranian Fairies & 29 More Stories

Author: Hossein mikazemi

Publisher: Ghadyani


No. of Pages:208

Age Group:14+

Size:"30 × 22

ISBN: 9789645364371


About the Book: long time ago, a shepherd married a pretty fairy called

Golnazpari. She weaved carpets and her husband started to sell them instead of tending the sheep and they made

a living this way. Until the city governor falls in love with Golnazpari and gives her husband a mission with the

condition that if her husband cannot fulfill the mission, he would be killed. But Golnazpari with the help of 2

other fairies fulfill the mission and the husband is saved.

The book includes readable and fresh tales that can be categorized as folklore. The stories are narrated by peo-

ple whose names are indicated at the end of each story. The tales are interesting and their freshness and beauty

can be felt once the story is read. Simple prose, author's style, creative thinking within every tale, nice story-

telling and environment development are unique elements that make the stories attractive. The author ( or narra-

tor) explains that this is the first time these tales have been gathered in a book and no one has ever heard of them

before. The narrator indicates his presence at the end of each story with a short sentence (We came.) and this is

another cute point here which is new to the reader.

About the Book:

Tales before Meals starts with the story of madam auntie who does funny

things. One day she invites people and instead of pouring barberry on the

cooked rice, she pours rice on a lot of barberry and serves the guests..

• The story of a newly-wed bride that forgets to make cooked rice for cucur-

bit stew.

• The story of an eggplant that did not want to share the common fate of all

eggplants but finally the cook makes a tasty eggplant stew from it.

• The story of a grandma who taught her 8 daughters the right way of cooking macaroni and was even in-

vited to work in a famous restaurant as chef major.

• The story of cutlets who talk a frizzle sizzle language.

• And the story of a big brother who has returned from overseas after years and everyday eats Qor-

mehsabzi (kind of food in Iran) and finally this same dish makes him friends with the neighboring woman.

There are 25 short stories categorized as social tales. This book is unique in the wor1d and the stories

are about most delicious Iranian meals which have been presented cutely to children and even adults. Al-

though the book seems child-like but the stories are not dedicated to any age group and like the aroma

and taste of food, can satiate any hungry reader. The main point here is introducing famous and tasteful

Iranian dishes. The words are simple and sweet and any child will be motivated to follow the story trail.

It is in fact a virgin entry-level work for getting Into the good-smelling world of books. Reading these

stories before meals gives a new meaning to eating food and its tradition. The relationship between man

and food and a fresh outlook over nutrition is transferred to the reader and it can even reduce bad eat-

ing habits among children.

About the Author: Fariba Kalhor, the novelist and the author of the children and young adults’ literature has published more than 40

story books. She was the editor of the monthly journal of Soroush-i Koudakan for 15 years. Her book The Ruler’s

Whistle was selected as the book of the year. She started writing for the adults seriously, in 2001.Kalhor has

reworked numerous stories and myths such as The Myth of Gilgamesh and Inana. Some of her works include: Mr. Water-

melon; The End of a Man; The Beginning of a Woman; My Beloved Husband; The Intelligentsia of Orak Planet; One-minute

Stories; The Girl in Mirror-like Clothing; Today My Swallow; and The Myth of Garshasb .


Title: Tales before Meals

Author: Fariba Kalhor

Illustrator: Kiyana Firooz

Publisher: Ghadyani


No. of Pages:160

Age Group:14+

Size:"16.5 × 21

ISBN: 9789645364241


About the Book:

Vol.1:Roundy

ISBN: 9789640809129 A snowflake was moving around in the air. It said to itself: "Where do I have to go?" It went to a park and sat on

a see-saw. The see-saw told it: "How nice you are! But what a shame that you are light to this extent and you can't

play with me." Again the snowflake told itself: "Where do I have to go?" It went and sat on a flower. The flower

told it: "How beautiful you are but what a shame that when the sun shines on you, you will be thawed."

Again the snowflake told itself: "Where do I have to go?" A snowman was standing on the grasses of a land. It

did not have a nose and instead, it had a big carrot on its face. The snowflake moved round and round on the snow

-covered lawn until it became a small snowball. It jumped up, pulled down the carrot nose of the snowman and

sat on its place. The snowman got happy and said: "What a pretty small nose. Lucky me! Now, I am a real snow-

man."

This book includes eight fluent and easy-to-read short stories that challenge children’s thinking power about dif-

ferent children issues. The titles of the book stories are: A Snowflake, Butterfly, Stupid Lines, Wolf, Sweet Berry,

Snagak Bread, Roundy and Berry Tree.

Vol.2 : Ready

ISBN: 9789640809129

Once, walnut and hazelnut while playing with each other began to quarrel that which of them is more delicious.

They went to a crow and asked it. It said that to judge it had to eat a little of each of them. So, it flew down and

ate a little of both of them. They were both fresh and delicious so the crow desired to eat them all that they moved

around and hid under a leaf.

This book consists of eight short and interesting to read with beautiful pictures. The titles of the book stories are

Kind Apple, Orange Ball, Happy pan, Reddy, kakadodo kings, Literate Glass, Yummy Friends, and Long-foot.

About the Author:

Mehri Lahouti(Babol/1961),Iranian writer and poet has penned for children since 1991.She has so far pub-

lished over five hundred books on children and young adults. According to herself she is a child who never wants

to grow up. Some of her books are: Yousef’s Wolf(2016),Miss Ant(2016),Three Pearls(2013),Tree’s Weeding

(2013).Lahouti has been awarded many literary prizes such as Selected children’s book by Poopak Magazine and

honorary awards from Madreseh Pubs.


Title: Very Little Stories Series(Vols.8)

Author: Mehri Lahouti

Illustrator: Elham Ataee Azar

Publisher: Madrese Pubs.

Years of Publishing:2017/2nd edition

No. of Pages:24

Age Group:6+

Size:22× 22


About the Books:

Vol.1:Gilly Gilly and the Bird

ISBN: 9789640810859 Gilly Gilly is a plump and chubby elephant. One day, it met a small bird on a hill. It talked well of Gilly Gilly’s

big limbs, long trunk, and flat ears. The bird accepted his words and then flew away with its small wings. Gilly

Gilly said itself: “If such a small bird can fly, why can’t I with such big body?” It jumped up but it fell down and

injured its trunk and ears. This illustrated book is one volume of Gilly Gilly books collection enjoying the short

text, attractive stories, and beautiful illustrations. The author aims to teach moral and behavioral concepts to chil-

dren.

Vol.2: What was Gilly Gilly Afraid of?

ISBN: 9789640810828

One day, Gilly Gilly encountered an angry rhinoceros. It attacked Gilly Gilly and hit it with its horn so strongly

that Gilly Gilly fell down in a pit and its trunk became distorted. Gilly Gilly began to walk that its trunk hit a bee-

hive and the bees stung it so badly that it had to be hospitalized. The message of this book to children is that when

they are warned doing something is dangerous, they have to listen to that warning and follow that for sure.

Vol.3 :Gilly Gilly is Hot.

ISBN: 9789640810873 It was so hot. Gilly Gilly went into Mr. Crocodile pond to swim. Older elephants warned him that Crocodile

would not let him swim there and would eat it but before entering the pond, Gilly Gilly asked Crocodile the per-

mission. Crocodile let it swim there provided Gilly Gilly would not make the water muddy and destroy the pond

wall. But, right as Gilly Gilly entered the pond, it began to jump up and down, so he made the water muddy and

destroyed the pond wall. The message of this book to children is that they have to keep their promises when they

made them otherwise they will face problems. This book includes a simple text and beautiful illustrations.

Vol.3 : Gilly Gilly in Shadow

ISBN: 9789640810880 On a hot day, Gilly Gilly was looking for a shadow of a tree. It found a shadowy vine which had a lot of grapes.

After eating some grapes, Gilly Gilly liked them and ate all grapes of the tree and while his stomach, mouth, and

trunk were full of grapes, it lost its balance, fell down and the grapes which were in its nose scattered all around

it.The message of this book to children is that they try not to exceed what they like or overeat what pleases them.


Title: Gilly Gilly Books Series (7 volumes)

Author: Susan Taghdis

Illustrator: Meysam Moosavi



No. of Pages:20

Age Group:3+

Size:19×19


Vol.4: Gilly Gilly Feels Sleepy

ISBN: 9789640810835

Gilly Gilly was sleeping under a tree. Other jungle animals asked it to play with them but Gilly Gilly refused as it

thought if it played with them, it would be tired. Other animals played with each other without Gilly Gilly so they

got tired and at night they slept soon and without any problem but Gilly Gilly could not sleep that night until

dawn.The message of this book to children is that if they rest all day long and be lazy, they do not feel relaxed at

nights.

Vol. 5: Gilly Gilly Feels Sleepy

ISBN: 9789640810835 Gilly Gilly was sleeping under a tree. Other jungle animals asked it to play with them but Gilly Gilly refused as it

thought if it played with them, it would be tired. Other animals played with each other without Gilly Gilly so they

got tired and at night they slept soon and without any problem but Gilly Gilly could not sleep that night until

dawn.The message of this book to children is that if they rest all day long and be lazy, they do not feel relaxed at

nights.

About the Author:

Susan Taghdis(1959/Shiraz) has been a founder of the Iranian Association of Writers for Children and young

adults. She is mostly known as the writer for preschoolers and children. Her stories develop with extreme brevity

and sentences are short and simple. She wrote many books and some of them are translated into other languages.

Some of them are: A gift for you(1993),Whose nose made that noise(2013),A long way(2010),My beautiful horse

(2007).Best Book Award from Parvin Literary Prize, Best Book Award from Ghanipour Festival and Islamic Re-

public of Iran’s Book of the Year Award are some of her awards.

Meysam Moosavi (Tehran/1984): Moosavi graduated in business management. He illustrated ten books for

adults and children and held many exhibitions in Iran and other foreign countries. He also cooperates with differ-

ent journals and newspapers.


Title: The Giant’s Pottage

Author: Mohammadhassan Hoseini

Illustrator: Marziye Ghavamzadeh



No. of Pages:16

Age Group:3+

Size:19×19

ISBN: 9789640812549


About the Book:

Mr. giant wanted to make a pottage but he had no pan so he decided to use a volcano as his pan. He put green

peas and beans in it and mixed them so much that got tired and fell asleep. The smell of the pottage overwhelmed

all surroundings. Snowy father got frightened that the pottage would be burnt so he put some snow in it. After the

pottage was made, Mr. giant and Snowy father sat next to each other and enjoyed eating that.


Title: Did you not Lose a Child?

Author: Sepideh Khalili

Illustrator: Somayye Alipour



No. of Pages:16

Age Group:3+

Size:19×19

ISBN: 9789640812594


About the Book: A baby hedgehog had lost its mom. Lady rabbit wanted to be its mom but the baby hedgehog

did not accept. Lady rabbit got upset and went away. In her way, she faced a fox that desired to prey her. The

hedgehog mother who was looking for its baby saved lady rabbit from the fox. Lady rabbit also helped the mom

to find the baby. This book includes a short text and beautiful story and illustrations.

About the Author: Sepideh Khalili(1959/Tehran) is writer, translator and journalist and began her professional

career in writing in 1989.She has authored and translated more than 120 books for children. Some of them are:

Like no one(2016),Titi and Tata(2013),Moosh Mooshak and shapes(2013),Surprise eggs and five other stories

(2016),……. .Khalili has awarded in many festivals including Parvin Etesami Award and Top Book Festival).

About the Book: A duckling had lost its mom. The lady of the farm took it to her home to let it play with her

chickens. The lady, herself, went around looking for the duckling’s mom. The duckling began to fight with the

chickens while playing near the pond or with the soul on the ground. When the duckling’s mom and the farm

lady showed up and saw them fighting with each other, they suggested them to play fluttering game.

This book includes a short text, beautiful illustrations and attractive story that teach children the concept of

finding common points for being a friend and making up.

About the Author: Sharare Vazifeshenaas is a translator, editor, and writer of many books in the field of

children's and adolescents' books. Among her famous works, these can be referred: A collection of books titled

‘What is Your Name?’, ‘Young Man and Cunning Tailor?’, a collection of ‘Phoenix Books of Persian Stories’.

With affluent and simple style, Vazifeshenash attempts to make children familiarize with their different emo-

tions. She succeeded to receive prizes in different literary festivals like the prize of the Flying Turtle and the

prize of the best children’s and adolescents’ book of Iran.


Title: A Fluttering Game

Author: Sharareh Vazifeshenaas

Illustrator: Mahsa Dor al-Taj



No. of Pages:16

Age Group:3+

Size:19×19

ISBN: 9789640812556


About the Book:

The big bull liked to eat to that degree to become bigger than all other cows, bulls and other animals to make

them follow his orders. So, it ate so much honey and trees leave that it became so big that horrified other animals

to that limit they did not dare to approach him. He was left all alone and was sad as nobody accepted to be his

friend. Now, he was looking for a way to solve this problem. Mr. Bear suggested him to be kind to others.

This book includes a short text, beautiful illustrations and attractive story that tries to teach children the way

they can be others’ friends.

About the Author:

Susan Taghdis(1959/Shiraz) has been a founder of the Iranian Association of Writers for Children and young

adults. She is mostly known as the writer for preschoolers and children. Her stories develop with extreme brevity

and sentences are short and simple. She wrote many books and some of them are translated into other languages.

Some of them are: A gift for you(1993),Whose nose made that noise(2013),A long way(2010),My beautiful

horse(2007). Best Book Award from Parvin Literary Prize, Best Book Award from Ghanipour Festival and Is-

lamic Republic of Iran’s Book of the Year Award are some of her awards.

Maryam Tabatabayi graduated at M.A. level from Tehran University. She already illustrated for more than 30

books. She also held many exhibitions in Iran and abroad. One of her honors is to be a candidate for winning the

prize by Munich Children's and Adolescents' Book Association.


Title: The Big Big Bull

Author: Susan Taghdis

Illustrator: Maryam Tabatabaee



No. of Pages:16

Age Group:3+

Size:19×19

ISBN: 9789640812563


About the Book:

Confussy is a lazy giant kid that always wants to sleep. One day, his mom asked him to milk a goat but Con-

fussy asked aunt mouse who was passing by there with her children to do that. Aunt mouse did not accept. So,

Confussy asked Mr. Rabbit and Lady Cat to do that. They did not accept too. Finally, the kid showed up and af-

ter milking the goat took the milk for himself. Confussy got embarrassed by his mom.

This book enjoys a short text, beautiful illustrations and attractive story that aims to teach children the concept

of laziness and its badness.

About the Author:

Afsane Shabannejad(1963/Kerman) is poet and writer began writing for the press .She has many books in

the field of children and young adults poetry and stories. The most distinguishing feature of her works is their

variety. She mainly focuses on nature, but also deals with modern-day urban issues. Her work imbued with a

childlike imagination. Some of her books are: The thousand-girl orchards(1998),This side of the desert. That

side of the desert(1999),Auntie Negin’s Gift(2007),Happal Happo was asleep(2014),The bird said' "I am a

poet”(2007),……

Mohammadhossein Tavakkoli (1988/Tehran): is an illustrator, animation director, and a graphic expert. He

is a permanent member of Iran's Illustrators' Association. Besides, illustrating for children's books he cooperates

with many magazines and publications. He also held many exhibitions in Iran and abroad.


Title: Confuse and Aunt Goat

Author: Afsane Shabannejad

Illustrator: Mohammadhossein Tavakkoli



No. of Pages:20

Age Group:3+

Size:19×19

ISBN: 9789640812543


About the Book:

Lady ant was cold so she asked lady sun to shine but she could neither hear lady ant’s voice nor see her. The

centipede climbed to the top of a tree and called lady sun from there. But again lady sun could not hear him. The

tree shook its branches asking lady sun to shine but she did not hear that too. The crow flew to the sky and near

the clouds and asked lady sun to shine but lady sun who was sleeping under the quilt of clouds could not hear

him too. The crow made holes on the clouds. This made clouds rain. Then, the clouds moved away and lady sun

woke up. This book includes a short text, beautiful illustrations, and attractive story.

About the Author:

Tahere Kheradvar (Tehran/1996) is one of the active writers in the field of children's and adolescents' story-

writing. Some of her famous works are A Name and Some Stories (15 volumes), Stories of All Kinds (10 vol-

umes), A Pond and a Fish (3 volumes), Groundless Stories (3 volumes). Kheradvar’s books in Kharazmi and

Alefba (alphabet) Festivals could receive prizes.

Hadise Ghorbaan (Tehran/1985) is a well-known illustrator of children and infants in Iran who makes the

fanciful world for children with her works. She is graduated in graphics and cooperates with different journals

and great Iranian publishers.


Title: Shine, Lady Sun

Author: Tahere Kharadvar

Illustrator: Hadise Ghorban



No. of Pages:16

Age Group:3+

Size:19×19

ISBN: 9789640812570


About the Book:

It was the time of retirement for the class old bench. One day, the school servant told it that he had to take it to a

jungle. When it reached the jungle, the trees welcomed it so warmly and had a celebration for it. After passing of

some days, the old bench missed the school and desired to go back to the class. So, the trees helped it to change

the jungle to a school. This book enjoys a short text, beautiful illustrations, and attractive story.

About the Author:

Mohammadreza Shams(Tehran/1957) is one of the active writers in the field of children's and adolescents'

story-writing. He is particularly skilled in creatively rewriting legends. Using the techniques of Iranian curiosity

texts, he has tried to write very short fantasy stories for children. Most of his books have been translated into

other languages. Some of her famous works are :The Lunatic and the Well(2001),Crazy Girl(2001),Me,My stp-

mom and Dad’s Nose(2010),A distance that God old(2010),The Bald apple(2015),Telling two stories

(2014),Some of Shams’s award are: Listed in the International Library of Munich,IBBY Honor Diploma, Best

Book Award from the Kanoon Festival,…..

Sara Kharamaan (Tehran/1983) graduated in the field of sociology. Before illustrating children’s books, she

experienced painting. She is a permanent member of Iran’s Illustrators’ Association and up to now, she illus-

trated for more than 30 books. In 2015, she succeeded to receive the medal of Sharjah Illustrating Festival.


Title: The Old Bench

Author: Mohammadreza Shams

Illustrator: Sara Khoraman



No. of Pages:16

Age Group:3+

Size:19×19

ISBN: 9789640812578


About the Book:

Vol.1: Would You Like to be a Whale?

ISBN: 9789640812129

Daddy whale went hunting a seal with his children. They waited in the depth of the sea for the seals playing on

the beach to enter the water. Right as they entered the water, daddy whale took his head out of the water and

took a deep breath. So, above his head, a jet of water was formed. By seeing the jet, one of the young seals swam

toward it but daddy whale felt pity for it and did not feel like hunting it. So, he and his children had to return

home empty-handed and to eat the food left from before. This book includes a short text, beautiful illustrations

and attractive story that aims to teach children scientific concepts in the form of illustrative stories. By reading

this book, children will learn useful points about whales. One of the special features of this book is the beautiful

pictures of whales provided on the last pages of this book.

Vol.2; Would You Like to be an Elephant?

ISBN: 9789640812129

Mommy elephant and her baby were playing by the sea. Mommy elephant put her head under the water but the

baby elephant was scared if its mom may get choked. The baby elephant did not know that elephants can breathe

with their trunk while their heads are under water. Later, mommy elephant scattered some soil over the baby to

prevent mosquitoes to sit on it and to bite it. Baby elephant got sad why its mom made it dirty but its mom ex-

plained it the reason for that act. Then, then went into the jungle and ate a lot of tree leaves. This book includes

an attractive story, beautiful illustrations and short text which tries to teach children useful points about ele-

phants. One of the special features of this book is that it includes a small album of elephants’ beautiful pictures.

Vol.3: Would You Like to be an Turtle?

ISBN: 9789640812129

Mommy turtle had a lot of eggs containing babies in her stomach. She walked and walked until she found a good

place on the beach. There, she hid the eggs under sands. After some months, baby turtles hatched out the eggs.

They saw there were a lot of crabs and birds in their surroundings. They got frightened and went into the sea

rapidly. In the sea, they were not safe because of the big fishes. This book includes an attractive story, beautiful

illustrations and a short text which teaches children things about turtles. One of the special features of this book

is it includes beautiful pictures of turtles.


Title: “Would you Like to be a ….” Series (5 volumes)

Author: Laleh Jafari

Illustrator: Fariba Asli



No. of Pages:16

Age Group:3+

Size:19×19


About the Book:

Vol.4: Would You Like to be a Goose?

ISBN: 9789640812129

After a long time, mommy goose gave birth to four babies. After some days, she threw them into the water to let

them swim. She entered the water immediately after them to take care of them. Suddenly, she noticed that in-

stead of 4 babies, there are six following her. These two extra were the babies of her neighbor who had been lost.

This book includes an attractive story, beautiful illustrations and short text which tries to teach children useful

points about geese. The last pages of the book include a small album of pictures of geese.

Vol.5:Would You Like to be a Swan?

ISBN: 9789640812129 Daddy and mommy swan loved their children so much and took care of them day and night. One day, mommy

swan took them with herself to swim. Suddenly, daddy swan heard the sound of a wild duck. The duck wanted

to attack the children but mommy swan concealed her children under water plants and daddy swan chased the

duck. This book includes attractive story and beautiful illustrations and it teaches children useful points about

swans. The last pages of the book are a small album of pictures of swans.

About the Author:

Laleh Jafari (Isfahan/1966) is one of Iranian writer and translator and has authored many stories for children.

She has also written and performed puppet shows and written the scripts for several animations. Laleh Jafari

mostly writes for children under five and older. Some of her books are: The athletic crow(2003),The red sock

(2003),The prettiest places(2007),The wild giant(2009),Mr.rooster(2010),My parrot and I(2015),….

Jafari was honored in different book festivals such as: best book award from press festivals, best book award

from Ghanipour literary prize and best book award from Hello Children award.



Title: Arash (The tale of a storyteller’s shot) Author: Marjan Fuladvand

Illustrator:Pezhman Rahimi Zadeh

Publisher: Ofogh/Iran

Year of publishing: 2015/second edition

Subject: Fiction/novel

No. of Pages: 32 Size: 21*29

Age group:14+

ISBN: 9786943697358

◙ Copyright sold:Iran(Ofoq Pubs.)

About the Book:

Some part of Iranian land is occupied in Turan’s invasion to Iran. Arash, the Iranian soldier, is a farmer and

storyteller. He volunteers to determine Iranian boundary by throwing a narrow off his bow. He goes to the top

of the mountain, places his life in an arrow, and throws it to create a land for Iran beyond his stories, and thus

enters the myths.

This story is creative re-narration of the myth of Arash the Bowman, the legendary hero of ancient

Persia, presented with a new look. The emphasis of the content of the book is on patriotism and story-

telling for teenagers and the young. The protagonist of the story, as anyone else, prefers living to dy-

ing. Its inanimate elements and phenomena go the battlefield to sacrifice their lives to release Iran

from the domination of the enemy and create a legendary land with bowman and storyteller heroes for

its audience. In this book, beautiful colored illustrations accompany the text.

Marjan Fuladvand is a powerful Iranian author that writes for teenagers. About this book, he says:

“This book has nothing to do with bowman heroes of ancient Persia. For me, the protagonist of the

story is a simple man from whom people create their hero to seek haven behind him. My Arash is a

storyteller, a narrator man creating heroes in his stories. Bowman men and women who have been

killed for sake of Iran and thus have immortalized themselves. A man who knows how to create he-

roes.


◙ Copyright is available in all languages.

◙Publishers' Association Book of the Year 2012-2013- Iran

◙Winner of Honorable Mention and Mehdi Azar Yazdi’s Literature Award- Iran

◙Selected for Honors List of top 100 books of 2014-2015 by International Board on Books for

Young People (IBBY)

◙Selected book of Shahid Shahi Literary Festival- Iran

◙Selected book of Turtle Bird Award.


Title: Rostam and Esfandiar Author: Marjan Fuladvand

Illustrator: Pezhman Rahimizade

Publisher: Kanoon/Iran

Year of publishing: 2014/second edition

No. of Pages: 38

Age Group:14+

Size: 21* 29 ISBN: 9789643917494

◙ Copyright sold:Iran(Ofoq Pubs.),Kazakhstan(Floint Pubs.)

About the Book:

Rostam and Esfandiar is one of the important and influential stories of Shahnameh. In this book, Mar-

jan Fuladvand narrates the story with a smooth language and interesting spaces for teenagers. His narra-

tion starts from the death of Rostam.Goshtasb, Esfandiar’s father, sends out him to fight against Rostam

to banish him from the throne and asks Esfandiar to submit Rostam to Goshtasb’s court with tied hands.

Esfandiar knows this but obeys the father and sets out to Sistan. Rostam receives him like an honorable

guest but Esfandiar says he should complete his mission and take him to Goshtasb’s court with tied

hands. Rostam tries his best to dissuade Esfandiar. They have no choice but to fight in the battlefield

and a severe fight starts between the two armies. Rostam puts an arrow fletched with Simorgh feather

into the loop and throws it toward Esfandiar. The arrow lands in the eyes of Esfandiar and turns his

eyes into a bowl of blood.Rostam hugs Esfandiar’s head regretfully and with distress and says he did

not intended this. Esfandiar reveals his father’s intent to Rostam and entrust his son, Bahman, upon Ro-

stam.

This book is very fluent and possesses many literary devices such as simile. The illustration are mostly abstract

and leads the reader into the fictional world of the story. Point of view of the story is third person and charac-

terization is nearly ideal.

◙ Sample English text is available. ◙ Awarded in Mandegar Literary Prize (2015), and Jalal Al-Ahmad Literary Prize(2016),

◙ Winner of Honorable Mention and Mehdi Azar Yazdi’s Literature Award- Iran

◙Winner of Turtle Bird Award- Iran


Title: A Rose on the Rug Author: Ibrahim Hassan Beigy

Illustrator: Mitra Abdollahi

Publisher: Kanoon

Subject: Story

Year of Publishing: 2009/4th Edition

No of Pages: 32

Age Groups: 7+

Size:22×22

ISBN: 9644327152

◙ Copyright was sold in Pakistan, Turkamanestain ,China (Cotton Tree Publication )Hong Kong,

Saudi Arabia.

About the Book:

“A Rose on the Rug "is a story about a Turkmen girl and the process of weaving a rug which she is weaving

with all her sentiment and effort. Safora, the Turkmen lass, from the moment the pot’s flowers dried up, felt that

her father suffered from depression and thus, to make her father happy, she decides to weave a rug decorated

with rosebud design in spite of the opposition of her mother. The only problem is that there is no rose branch to

use it as a model. Finally, the father brings a rose branch for Safora and the lass starts to weave the rug. Ulti-

mately, Safora, with much toil during the nights and days, weaves a rug with flower design and gives it as a gift

to his father to use as the prayer rug.

The book is a short social story and another story of buds of wish and hope, suffering and grief, love and waiting

and thousands of untold words that go along with blood drops from the hearts of anonymous carpet weavers of

this land in the course of history that have flourished in various and amazing carpet designs. The subject of story

is trying to achieve the serious goals of life. It is a social issue and manifests itself in the story outline. In the

framework and outline of the story, we are faced with a girl who overcomes many obstacles to achieve her objec-

tives. She makes her best efforts and creates success and triumph out of the warp and woof. The first character of

the story is Safora. There are three other characters in the story that accompany her throughout the story’s ups

and downs. The role of the mother is against Safora. She blocks her way and plays the adversary. The other

character is the father who supports the efforts of the girl and acknowledges her work. The last character is her

brother who barley affects the story and maybe he could be removed and the father could play his role.

About the Author:

Ibrahim Hassan Beigy is one of the well-known and experienced writers in Iran who has written for children

and young adults more than 30 years. He authored more than 50 books and at least 10 of them translated and

published in other countries. His travels to all around Iran gave him the opportunity to collect drafts for his later

stories. Hassan Beygi’s books are characterized by a simple narrative with theme of social affairs. He has pub-

lished 90 novels, adult short story collections and children and young adult books, which some of them are popu-

lar and high seller among teenagers and young adults. His books have been translated into other languages and

published in different countries.


◙ Selected as one of the year best book by Munich Library in Germany,2000.


Title: The Stories of Gold Fish(5 Vols.)

Author: Ibrahim Hassan Beigy

Illustrator: Majid Khademi

Publisher: Saz o Kar


No. of Page:25(each Vol)

Size: 24× 24

Age :7+ ISBN:9786007325087


◙ Copyright sold: Iran(Saz Kar Pubs.),Kazakhstan( Flonti Pubs.)

About the Book:

This collection contains 5 volumes and in any of its volumes, things happen to The Golden Fish and the fish that

live along with it, and the Golden Fish kind of tries to achieve its ends and takes steps to that effect. The collec-

tion’s titles and a synopsis of each story are as follows:

1-Volume One: Water Means This: The Golden Fish didn’t know the meaning of water. It asks the Silver Fish

to find the water. They encounter different fish on the way and ask about the water but all of them show surprise

and ignorance about the water availability. Until they are caught by a fishermen. Since The fish were small, fish-

ermen threw them into the water again. And thanks to that incident, The Golden Fish understands that water

means this.

2-Volume Two: We Should Get Help: One of the fish was caught in the fishing net. The Golden Fish tried to

take it out but it was unable to do so. It got help other fish .They went inside the net to make it heavy, and thus

the fisherman would not be able to pull up the net.

3-Volume Three: Maybe You’ll Find It: All fish in the sea were talking with fear about the newcomer great

beast at sea .It was a baby whale that was going mad due to eating a toxic fish and had dropped there badly sick.

The Golden Fish found prescribe a species of weed which was antidote of the fish toxin and administered it to

the baby whale.

4-Volume Four: Everywhere Is Green and Blue :The Golden Fish always liked to go to the beach to see how

the others live out of the water. One day it was talking to its friend about this, when all of a sudden the sea

waves rose and threw them out of the sea inside a hole in the Green Hill. The Silver Fish panicked and wept, but

the Golden Fish felt happy since now it could watch everything out of the sea.

5-Volume Five: I Will Not Come with You: One day The Golden Fish met a little black fish at its grandfa-

ther’s home. Its father relayed its biography for The Golden Fish. The grandfather said that it was a brave and

fearless fish that had been living in a small pond in the past, and since it did not like a monotonous life, it had

decided to go to the sea in spite of greater risks. And thereafter, it had decided to go to the ocean. The Golden

Fish was happy to hear the biography of the little black fish and accompanied it in a trip to the ocean.


Title: The 6th child of Ms. Mouse

Author: Leyla Sadri

Illustrator: Amir Shabanipoor

Subject: Story

Publisher: Amirkabir (Shokoofeh Books)

Year of Publishing: 2009/First edition

Size: 12×24

Ages: 7 and up


About the Book:

Mouse had 6 children and named them according to the shape of their tails. The one with longest tail was called

Long tail, and the one with shortest tail was named tiny tail. But since the 6th child’s tail was not of any particu-

lar shape, she felt helpless to find a name for it. So she said:

“I’ll name her later.” This 6th one was very naughty and mostly spent it time with dangerous predator beasts. It

used to make fun of them and flee, and this way enjoyed the game. One day it visited a sleeping cat. It tied up

the cat’s moustaches to its tail and started to run like hell. As it escaped, the cat's moustaches were detached.

The cat chased it. The mouse was going to jump into a hole when the cat caught its tail and pulled on it until half

of the mouse’s tail was cut off. It went to its mom mournfully. The mother was unhappy to see a mouse with

half a tail. But at the same time felt relieved since she had found a good name for it. Its mom called it the Cut

tail mouse.

The author has created a nice fantasy to warn children about being to playful and risk their lives just for fun.

The kids, who read this stuff, while enjoying a good read, learn that it’s not fun to play with dangerous things

and get damaged. The book sports beautiful 4-color illustrations that encourage the kids to continue reading.

About the Author:

Leila Sadri is a well-known story-teller for Iranian children & teenagers. She creates fantasies to teach ethical/

instructional concepts to children. She has published many story books by Iranian reputable publishers. She

makes use of animal characters favored by kids. Sadri is also an expert of children & teenagers’ books and

works closely with various cultural/publication institutes. She is also a translator/editor and has translated/edited

many books for children.

Titles of some works:

-Madam Mouse’s 6th Child

- Wooden Doll

- Vanilla & Chocolate

- I’m Not Afraid - Sixth April 96


Title: The Adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Sheep

and the Lame Goat (3Vols) Written by: Mostafa Rahmandoost

Illustrated by: Pooneh Mirlou

Published by: Havva publications

Ages: 6 and up

ISBN: 978-600-5131-72-7

◙ English text is available

About the Book:

Mr. and Mrs. Sheep and the lame goat arrived at a spring to drink water. Mr. and Mrs. Sheep however broke

into an argument which left them both thirsty while the lame goat drank its fill and played in the field.

The adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Sheep and the lame goat’ are taken from the folk culture of Iran. The series con-

sists of three boxes with each box containing two stories. Each story at times cites several well known Persian

expressions and aphorisms. The books are placed inside a box that also holds game cards and puzzles that chil-

dren find both pleasant and attractive. The stories are connected so that together the six stories demonstrate the

lives of the three characters (Mr. and Mrs. Sheep and the lame goat). These animal characters live together with

the lame goat that is both kind and intelligent as well as the hero of the books since despite having the physical

handicap of being lame; he always makes the proper use of his mind.

About the Author:

Mustafa Rahmandoost (1950, Iran) is one of the great authors in Iran who writes stories and poems for chil-

dren more than forty years. He has been jury member in various accredited national festivals. At present he is

the chief editor of Amir Kabir publication, the greatest publication in Iran.

Awards Won:

►Selected winner of the Book of the Year Award of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Twice),

► Selected in various accredited national festivals,

► Selected winner of peace Award from the UNESCO National Commission Some Works:

• The sparrow’s cloths for ...

• The mouse that lost its tail

•The Adventures of Mr. and Mrs.


Title: Why Did God Do This? (6 Vols) Author: Gholamreza Heidari Abhari

Illustrator: Hamidreza Beydagi

Subject: Story

Publisher: Jamal Publication

Year of Publishing: 2012/First edition

No. of Pages: 12(each Vol.)

Size: 20×20

Ages: 7 and up

ISBN: 978964021


About the Book:

The book set "Why Did God Do This?"

contains six volumes with the following titles:

1. Why has God has given elephants trunks?

2. Why has God given tails to the cow?

3. Why has God given beaks to pigeons?

4. Why has God given a hard shell to turtles?

5. Why has God Given to Camel a Hump?

6. Why has God Given a Giraffe a Long Neck?

An introduction to the world of creation and the phenomenon of cosmos and the existence of the universe will

cause children to be motivated to pay attention meticulously to nature and its phenomena and will cause them to

get familiarized with the world of nature by virtue of their education and promotion of scientific spirit aimed at

pondering and thinking about the cosmos. Thus, getting to know the marvels and phenomena of being makes

profound faith in God and the innate understanding will flourish in kids. This collection of books by the mighty

skilled Iranian author, Gholamreza Heydari Abhari, who is an expert in religious as well as child and adolescent

literature, while promoting minor's knowledge, will strengthen their faithful attitude toward the universe.

And it will cause the love of God, the most merciful in their hearts to be filled with more color. Another feature

of this collection is beautiful colorful images and illustrations, in keeping with the text, that can be a great help

on the conveying religious and moral themes and concepts to juveniles. This collection of books are published

and offered in two formats: single copy and a set of hardcover. Having been translated into English and Arabic

languages, the book is printed, the copyright of which are offered for sale in all countries.


Title: Good Stories for Good Children (8 Vols)

Written by: Mehdi Azar Yazdi

Illustrated by: Team of illustrators

Published by: Amir Kabir publications

Ages 14 and up

Size: 14×21

ISBN: 978-964-300-176-4


About the Book:

These short and informative stories are a digest of famous Persian literature that is useful and amusing for teen-

agers. The stories have been selected from these books: Kelileh & Demneh, Sandbadnameh & Qabosnameh,

Marzbannameh, Masnavi Molavi, Quran, Sheikh Attar, 14 Innocents, Sa’di’s Golestan & Bostan. The stories

have been modified into a sweet, simple and eloquent language so the reader can easily get acquainted with Ira-

nian heritage literature, and the traditions, religion, and cultural ceremonies of Iranian life. The book includes

advice, proverb, knowledge, fact, and tales told in animals’ language.

Also historical adventures, stories related to Innocents’ history, and most importantly stories taken form Quran

that will fascinate and amuse any reader. The author narrated all stories with simple language and in the mean

time has been loyal to the concepts. Generations of readers have read this book during their childhood and know

about it. The book has been one of best-sellers of these publications and reached the 30th edition. Even, some

volumes of the book have attained 40th edition. This series of book are translated in different languages and have

been published in some countries.

About the Author:

Mehdi Azar Yazdi (1923-2009/Iran) He was one of the experienced and well known authors in the field of chil-

dren and young adults. At first he was a bookseller and studied about children literature .Azar Yazdi wrote many

books for children and took special place in Iranian literature. Most of his works often welcomed by Iranian fami-

lies and kids and reprinted many times .Azar Yazdi has owed his fame mostly to Good Stories for Good Kids se-

ries.

Title: Rhino Trips (6 Vols )

Written by: Fariba Kalhor

Illustrated by: Team of illustrators

Published by: Amir Kabir publications

Ages 14 and up

Size:14×21

ISBN: 978-964-300-584-9

◙ Sample English text is available

About the Book:

Story of a rhino who encounters a white swan on a lake. It goes there at certain times to watch the swan and en-

joy. In return, the swan swam for him, opened its wings and moved her head this way and that. In a nutshell,

they had a good time together. One day there were no sign of the swan and the rhino found a group of swans

near the canebrake and everyday went there to watch them and forgot about the lake’s swan. Winter came and

all swans migrated. But the white swan stayed in the cold by the rhino so to be the most glorious swan of the

lake.

The collection in 6 volumes includes these titles: Rhino& the Swan Lake, Rhinos’ Fairy, Goodbye Rhino, My

Wronged Friend, Little Companion, Counting Rhino. The collection is about animals’ stories and the hero is a

cute rhino with new ideas and deeds. Depiction of rhino and other animal’s worlds within an imaginary and

nice atmosphere is interesting for the reader. The author skillfully described the plot in different settings and has

been successful in making the story’s language comprehensive to the reader and connects the reader with the

book. The climax is when the rhino encounters a anew adventure and this adds to the excitement. The suspense

is very good and does not allow and guesses, so it pulls the reader to the end. The story is written by a superior

Iranian author who has been successful in various festivals and the setting is quite different than other stories.

The fresh, delightful and innovative theme has added to the beauty of the book.

About the Author:

Fariba Kalhor (1971/Tehran) is well known for Iranian young adults. Her books often enjoy religious and

social concepts. She wrote more than 50 titles for children and young adults and they were published by great

publishers in Iran. "Fariba Kalhor" began its presence in the magazines of the sixties, in the field of child and

adolescent fiction and adult literature and made many works in this field. She was "Child Soroush" magazine

chief editor since its establishment till 2003 (about 13 years) and was cooperating with Hamshahri children is-

sue. In 2011, Kalhor published three novels called "End of a Man", "Start of a Woman", and "My Dear Hus-

band" and put her steps as an adult novelist too.

33 Iranian Book Rights: Children and Picture Books

Title: The Illustrated Story of Ashura

Author: Mohammad Saeed Bahmanpour

Illustrator: Parviz Eghbali

Publisher: Asar-e Sabz Publications

Date of Publishing: 2016

No. of Pages: 64

Size: 30×21

Age Group: +7

ISBN:9786008566571


About the Book:

The story of Ashura, though a sad story, has always been the inspiration for the world's great freedom seekers

and great thinkers throughout the history. Imam Hussein's (a.s) mission was as the Prophet (p.b.u.h) said, to be,

"The light of guidance and the vessel of salvation" by accepting the of wounds by the spears, swords and sharp

daggers, and the death of friends and children, orphanage of children. Thus the women in his family became cap-

tives. And it is such that Ashura is no longer a day, but a history. It is not an event but a source of inspiration for

all truth-seekers and worshipers of righteousness in all times and places.

The book is an illustrated narrative of the story of Karbal, although expressed in a simplified language; it is

based on authentic historical sources. This book tries to draw the immortal Karbala epic in the minds of children

and adolescents. This work is addressing children and adolescents who are interested in the fight against injus-

tice at all times and places. The book is presented in an amusing way (Comic Strip) and has more than 150 beau-

tiful historic illustrations, along with short, simplified texts. One of the proud times of the struggle against op-

pression and injustice in the history is narrated in this work in the form of a true story. This interesting book is

one of the best works ever published in Iran in the form of a Comic Strip.

About the Author:

Sheikh Mohammad Saeed Bahmanpour is a cleric and a popular speaker. Currently he is the director of

interfaith relations at the Islamic Centre of England.

He studied sociology at LSE and Tabatabai University of Tehran in which he has obtained a Masters degree. His

interest in sociology was not an intrinsic one but to answer a call from within to know more about other relig-

ions. That call eventually took charge of his life and directed him to study religion proper in Tehran and Qum

seminaries and to assume clerical duties.

In 1999 he was invited to Cambridge University to teach as a visiting lecturer in the Faculty of Oriental Studies.

Later, he was appointed as the principle of The Islamic College in London which has both seminary and univer-

sity degrees on its educational programs. He was in that post for four years. He has taught Islamic studies both in

seminary and university courses for a long time before, during and after his post at the Islamic College.


Title: Melika, Mother of the Last Imam

Author: Amin Tavakoli

Illustrator: Mehrdad Shahverdi

Publisher: Asar-e Sabz Publications/Iran


No. of Pages: 76

Size: 29×22

Age Group: +7

ISBN:9786008566021


About the Book:

The Roman Empire was one of the greatest governments of the ancient world. Its boundaries stretched through-

out the entire Europe, parts of Asia and today's Arab world. Its center was Rome (the capital of the modern It-

aly). The Romans believed in many gods. They opposed Christianity which once emerged in part of their terri-

tories. However, eventually, in 312 AD (the time of Constantine's rule), the empire also accepted the religion of

Christ. The central control of the Roman Empire was transferred to the city of Constantine (Constantinople),

today known as Istanbul located in Turkey. With the spread of Islam, Islamic and Roman territories were bor-

dered and there were numerous wars between the two powers. In some of these wars, Muslims, and in others,

the Romans won and took prisoners of war. A war broke out between the Romans and the Muslims in the year

867, in which some Roman princes and courtiers were captured by Muslims. One of these captives was called

Mellica (Milique), the Great Roman Kaisar's granddaughter.

In this book, you will learn about the story of Mellica's life and the strange things that happened at her wed-

ding aimed at preventing her marriage to the Roman princes. In continuation, the story of how she was cap-

tured in the war and her transfer to the land of Muslims and her marriage to Imam Hassan Assgari (a.s), as

well as becoming pregnant with Imam Mahdi (a.s), the last Imam of the Shiites. The book is narrated in a

Comic Strip way with beautiful illustrations as well as simplified sentences that are comprehensible for both

children and adolescents alike. The book is based on the subject, content and style of narration as a unique

work on the subject of children and adolescents while capturing the attention of many readers by finding its

way in the list of bestsellers in Iran.


Title: The Wise Gardener and the Kind Tree

Author: Neda Moshirian

Publisher: Neda-ye Sina

Subject: Children &Young Adult

32 pages, 15×15 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-600-9401-60-4


About the Book:

The present illustrated book is an instructive and fictional in a childlike style that is written for the age group of 4

to 10. The purpose of this book is teaching the importance of striving for achieving success in life. In this book

we read: Once, a wise gardener planted two young trees of apple next to each other by a river and asked them to

strive. The kind tree woke up every morning hoping and was striving to place its roots in the ground deeper and

deeper to make itself able to become a big and fabulous tree, but the selfish and haughty was asleep most of the

times so it turned to a small tree whose apples were worm-eaten and finally a gale uprooted it unlike the kind tree

that after a couple of years became a successful and fruitful tree. The message of the book to its addressees is

that to achieve success in life, they have to be hard-working and kind people.

The book of “The Wise Gardner and The Kind Tree” reminds children manners for achieving goals and techniques

for gaining success in a form of a fiction. The techniques indicated in this book are: the importance of a purpose-

ful life, industriousness and perseverance, the influence of positive mental imagination in achieving success, the

impressions of good-temperedness, expressing positive imperative statements, loving yourself and others, persever-

ance under the condition of deepening the roots, following new goals during all life span, the philosophy of hard-

ships and sufferings in life and their uses and influentially.

About the Author: Neda Moshirian

The director of Neda-ye Sina Publication,

The member of Children’s Book Council of Iran,

The member of Culture & Art Association of Women Publishers.


Title: Rouzbeh’s Migratory

Written by: Atousa Salehi

Illustrated by: Hesam aldin Tababaie

Publisher: Ofoq

Publication Date: 2016


ISBN: 9786003532106

Size: 23 cm X 20 cm

Pages:28


About the Book: Nomads live all around the world, with their unique lifestyle and untouched lands, such as

steppe, tundra, and ice and sand. In Iran, there have always been nomadic people with their beautiful livestock,

handicrafts, art, and history. This title has provided a unique opportunity to witness just a glance on their lives.

Themesmerizing illustrations of the book, as simple yet as beautiful as the real life of nomads, tells the story of

love, experience, sympathy, and hardship of nomadic life.

Title: Mr. Ahmad

Illustrated by: Atefeh Malekijoo

Written by: Mehdi Hejvani

Publisher: Ofoq



ISBN: 9786003532090

Size: 23 cm X 20 cm

Pages: 28


About the Book: Like all illustrated books, Mr. Ahmad is the perfect combination of story and picture. The

author and illustrator have worked together to create a world of words and painting for children, to make for

them a vivid story, and to encourage them to follow their imagination. Mr. Ahmad is the story of man, who does-

n’t speak and can’t hear, whose name nobody knows, whom people count on to bring them light amidst dark-

ness. He drives with, sleeps in, and lives on his motorcycle. He brings light wherever he goes and for that, eve-

rybody loves him. They call him with different last names: Ahmad Light giver, Ahmad Brightside, Ahmad Lu-

minous. People say good prayers to him and one day, his heart is luminous with the light of love. He marries a

woman called Sun (Khorsheed in Farsi) and they together, roam around and bring light wherever they go.


Title: Shahnameh’s Series of Stories(12 Vols.)

Adapted by Atoosa Salehi

Illustrated by Niloofar Mir-Mohammadi

◙ Selected as the Best Book in Salaam-Baacheha

Journal(1999)

◙ Winner of the Golden Plaque and Merit Award

for Adaptation in Press Festival of Institute for

Cultural and Intellectual Development of Children

and Young Adults (1997)


About the Book:

Among the Iranian literary works, the Shahnameh is a masterpiece especially due to its epical

nature. The rich Persian prose and language of Shahnameh, written by the great Persian poet,

Ferdousi, is still a reliable literary source for researchers and professors of the Persian Literature.

This epic enjoys several stories within itself, which can be hard for a young adult to read. The

author of this series has adapted Shahnameh with having the keen young adults in mind as the

major audience of these six books.

The author has avoided repetition of the fairy tales in order to create them through a new point of

view.

1. Zahak, a Slave of Eblis ISBN: 964-6003-91-5

17 x 21 cm

48 pages

Two snakes have grown on Zahak’s shoulders, a slave of Eblis, which is actually the Satan. The

snakes feed on young people’s brain. Armayl and Karmail, the two piteous and prudent brothers,

intend to go to Zahak’s court and become his cooks. They have decided to help one of the two

captured young men run away so that one day they would finally the help the others, who are

imprisoned by Zahak. But what would possibly happen if Zahak discovers their plan?

*****

2. Sphinx’s Child ISBN: 964-6003-92-3

17 x 21 cm

56 pages

Saam, the warlord of the Iranian army, intends to take revenge on Salm and Toor, the unkind and

cruel sons of Fereidoon, by the command of Iran’s king, as they have cruelly killed his other son;

Iradj. Saam succeeds to defeat them. Saam’s sole wish is to have a child to rely on in old age. Once

he wants to return back, he is told that his wife is expecting a child soon. But how could he ever

imagine that his son, Zaal, would be old and hoary from the first moment of his birth?

*****

3.The Invulnerable Esfandyar

ISBN: 964-6003-93-1

17 x 21 cm

80 Pages



Adapted by AtoosaSalehi


◙ Selected as the Best Book in Salaam-Baacheha Journal(1999)

◙ Winner of the Golden Plaque and Merit Award for Adapta-

tion in Press Festival of Institute for Cultural and Intellectual

Development of Children and Young Adults (1997)


About the Book:

Gashtasb, the Iranian King and Esfandyar’s unkind father, has captured his own son. At the same

time both of his daughters, Homa and Beh-Afarid are in the prison. When Gashtab lets Esfandyar

go, he hurries out to free his sisters. Esfandyar has a complicated and difficult way ahead. He has

to pass through the ‘Seven Courses’ and open the high and inaccessible gates of the DedjCastle.

4. Forood and Jarireh ISBN: 964-6742-95-5

17 x 21 cm

72 pages Forood, Siavash’s son, is alone in the CalatCastle with his mother, Jarireh.

His grandfather, Afrasiab, the ruler of TuranLand, killed his innocent father years ago. And though

a long time has passed by, Forood has not forgotten this crime. A magnificent army moves on from

Iran towards TuranLand. At this point,Forood gets ready to go with them and take revenge. Finally

His mother, Jarireh, who has always been terribly upset and crying for her husband’s death, still

dreams of taking revenge on his father Afrasiab too. But what is to take place if Afrasiab, the ruler

of the Iranian army seeks to kill Forood, the grandchild of Esfandyar who on one hand has the

Turan’s heritage and on the other hand has an Iranian origin?

5. Bizhan and Manizheh ISBN: 964-6742-96-3

17 x 21 cm

80 pages

Manijeh, the daughter of Turan’s king, Afrasiab, is having a feast in her

tent which is on the border of TuranLand and Iran. There Bijan sees her and falls in love with her.

Manijeh who is amazed by seeing a young man wearing a jeweled crown on his head like a prince,

finds herself opening the garden fences for him. Bijan tells her about hunting boars and his

courageous deeds. Since Manijeh is indeed in love with him, she makes him unconscious with a

substance and takes him to the palace with the help of her servants. She hides the young man there.

But what is he doing there, in the palace of his greatest enemy, Afrasiab?! Could it be the start of

another war between Iran and TuranLand?










About the Book:

6. Bahram and Gordoyeh ISBN: 964-6742-97-1

17 x 21 cm

80 pages

When Bahram returns back from an exhausting war defeating Saveh-

King, his brother Gordoyeh takes him in his arms. But just about the same time a messenger arrives

and informs them about the serious anger of Hormoz, the Iranian king, who believes Bahram has

treated his relatives badly in the war. Hormoz sends a woman’s dress for Bahram to humiliate him.

Bahram wears the dress in rage and sits among his army. His army becomes angry and rebellious.

Gordoyeh who cannot stand another war now, tries to calm down his brother. He well knows they

donot have enough support and supplies.

But no matter how much Gordoyeh tries, Bahram who has a witch’s sayings at the back of his

mind goes for the war. She had once told him that one day he will be the king of Iran.

7. Gordafarid ISBN: 978-964-369-136-4

17 x 21 cm

64 pages

Gordafarid, the daughter of Gozhdahem who is the ruler of Dezh-e-Sepid (White Fortress),

foresees the forces of Afrasiab, King of Turan, attacking his father's dominion. But Afrasiab is

unworried because Hajir, the warden of his fortress, is being sent to defend the fortress against the

Turanis who are under the command of Sohrab, the son of Tahmineh and Rustam. She asks her

father to call for help from the king of Iran, but he refuses.

Hajir becomes captive. Gordafarid puts armour and helmet on, takes the sword, and sets out to the

battlefield. During their battle, she loses her helmet and Sohrab finds his adversary being a woman,

a brave and beautiful one. He falls in love with her. Gordafarid has no way, except fleeing. Sohrab

is determined to pursue and get his strange enemy.










About the Book:

8. Rustam and Sohrab ISBN: 978-964-369-437-1

17 x 21 cm

64 pages

For Sohrab it's impossible to forget Gordafarid. Along with ZhandehRazm, one of Turan's army commander, he

is galloping to the zone, where Iranian forces have set up their camp. From a height, his look catches the camp.

After returning to his own forces,he commands the soldiers to make a huge fire. Rustam goes to meet Kavoos,

king of Iran, and tells him that he has to encounter Turan's young commander.While leaving the king's place, he

hides a poniard in his neck. At night he leaves for the fight with Sohrab. After killing ZhendehRazm, he returns

to his camp and confides his desire, a son to rely on him, in Guiv, the brave Iranian commander. Sohrab orders to

bring him Hajir and puts the nib of a lance on his throat but Hajir, to rescue his life, proposes collaboration with

the Turanis, which means betraying the ruler of Dezh-e-Sepi )White Fortress). Both leave the camp for the place

where Iranians have set up their camps. Sohrab is keen to find out which tent isRustam's, butfinds out that Ira-

nian hero has not still joined his own men. Finally the both rivals,father and his son,initaiatetheir battle. Rustam,

unaware of Sohrab being his son from Tahmineh, is nearly killed by him, but succeeds to survive. The day after,

during the second round of their battle, Sohrab get killed by his father, who by seeing the armlet, discovers that

the corpse he is embracingbelongs to his own son.

9. Siavash ISBN: 978-964-369-438-8

17 x 21 cm

80 pages

Kavoos, the king of Iran, has married Soodabeh, a deceitful and unfaithful woman. She accuses

her stepson, Sohrab of having evil intention about her. On the other hand, she wishes the death of

his husband. Kavoos becomes confused by the unjust charges and the defenses ofhis sonand he

can not make a correct judgment. The high priest finds the solution in passing through a huge fire,

each of these two. Only the honest one can survive such an ordeal.

The king's men make the hugest fire ever seen until thenandSiavash riding his own horse passes the fire, safely.

Kavoos orders Soodabeh to be punished, but itisSiavash that pleads to his father to be merciful to his wife. Again

Afrasiab makes an assault on Iran. Kavoos offers the all-command of Iranian forces to Siavash. But he reminds

Kavoos of Rustam. Due to all his bad deeds to the great hero, the king is sure he would not accept taking the

command of the army. Finally, Siavash makes his father happy by accepting his offer.


Title: he Legends of

Three Girls (3Vols.) Written by: Mohammad Reza

Shams

Illustrated by: Sahar Khorasani

Publisher: Ofoq


Age Group: 7+

Size:14.5 cm x 18.5 cm

ISBN: 978-600-353-214-4, 978-600-353-213-7, 978-600-353-212-0

Pages (respectively): 80, 78, 70


About the Book:

This series is amongst the kind of titles which not only is fit for younger adults, but also the

adults can relate to the stories as well as children. A mixture of world renowned fables brilliantly

woven into old Persian legends. That the stories are based on humane feelings of love, loss,

betrayal, loyalty, honesty, and as such, has added a tremendous superiority to it, for a person no

matter how young, will encounter such dilemmas sooner or later. Shams has this rare ability of

mingling stories and create a brand new essence, which becomes the reason why his titles are so

well received by the readers. In this series, we read of lives of three girls, whose stories may seem repetitive, but

the twists and turns they gain, is like no other fable we have read. For instance, we all have heard, read, or even

seen the story of Cinderella and her cruel stepmother or The Sleeping Beauty or Rapunzel and the Witch, but

combining it with ancient Iranian myths spicing it up with princes and spells would prove a new experience.

Book one of this series is called The Girl with the Flower Laughter. Honest parents, an evil

witch, a beautiful girl called Golanr (whose laughter produces flowers and her tears, the pearls),

a prince, and an aunt hateful as the witch are the characters of the story. Golanr is kept in a tower

by the evil witch and has long hair, just like Rapunzel. However how the story unfolds, is not

that easy to predict. And that’s perhaps one of the great abilities of the author: It’s never easy to

guess the ending and in not too many pages of the book, there’s no single page to be dismissed,

for you may just miss a clue to unsolved the mystery that is his story.

Book two is about a prince who has fallen in love with an image of the most beautiful girl .In the world, who is in desperate need of saving from the most horrific witch. On his way, he must face

the horrendous traps, giants, hags, spells, and all of t nasty tricks you can imagine. It reminds us

of the many princes and beautiful girls who have been separated from each other by magic and

evil witches and cunning creatures. Along the way, the prince who is utterly in love, is fooled by

the disguise of the witch and his path is hindered couple of times. The mingling of Old Iranian

love stories and legends such as the Sleeping beauty has added to the fantastical world of Book

Two. Despite other stories, the reader cannot guess or predict the happy ending of the story.


Title: he Legends of

Three Girls (3Vols.) Written by: Mohammad Reza

Shams

Illustrated by: Sahar Khorasani

Publisher: Ofoq


Age Group: 7+

Size:14.5 cm x 18.5 cm

ISBN: 978-600-353-214-4, 978-600-353-213-7, 978-600-353-212-0

Pages (respectively): 80, 78, 70


About the Book:

When there is no hope, the dim light of the truth will shine through: the prince and the girl after

much hardship and deceptions of the evil witch, with the help of nymphs and sea creatures, and

of course, the girl’s beautiful voice are united once and for all.

Book Three, is a mixture of one of the oldest and most famous Iranian fables: the girl with the

moon on her brow and her mother who turns into a beautiful cow. Moon and cow are very

special and respected in most of the ancient cultures and civilizations in the world. On the other

hand, we all know the story of Cinderella, her cruel stepmother and stupid sisters; well, we have

all of them in this book (though only one stepsister) and many more daring adventures and

puzzles the girl (whose name is Shahrbanoo). A talking cow, a well, the wind, and of course the

giant who lives in the well are other characters of the story. The giant who lives inside the well,

talks in a funny way: he says the opposite of everything he has in mind. Shahrbanoo is kind to

the giant and in return, she has a moon on her brow and a star on her chin. Her stepsister, out of

jealousy, does the same thing. However, she is cruel and mean to the giant and in return, her face

becomes black and a horn grows on her chin. The rest is a Cinderella story, though it has its

differences: Sharbanoo dies and comes back to life and has a son and her stepmother and

stepsister are punished and after quite a ride, Shahrbanoo, the well, the giant, and the cow (who

turns out to be her mother) and the prince live happily ever after.


Title: Who Knows Mr. Pink?

Illustrator: Reza Dalvand

Author: Mojgan Kalhor

Publisher: Ofoq



ISBN: 9786003531505

Size: 23.5 cm X 16 cm

Pages: 24


About the Book: This is a beautifully drawn story with many interpretations. A little child sees a man completely

in pink and starts a journey to find him. In a city, whose sky and buildings are all grey, a little bit of colour goes a

long way. With the help of police and citizens of the grey city, they finally find Mr. Pink, who turns out to be a

painter. He offers the people of the city to paint their houses and buildings. They all have a favourite colour and

soon enough, bright colours are shinning on the walls of city's buildings and in the hearts of its citizens.

Title: The Playful El

Written by: Mohammad Reza Shams

Illustrated by: Reza Dalvand

Publisher: Ofoq



ISBN: 9786003531079


Pages: 24


About the Book:

The Playful L is the first in a series of illustrated books for children. In this series many

prominent Iranian authors and illustrators have come together to create fun books for children,

which are educational and recreational at the same time. Mohammad Reza Shams, who is among

very well-known Iranian authors for children in his latest title, has masterfully plays with

different words which start with L. he intertwines his narrative with frivolous sentences and

memorable characters. This is a series for bringing the children into the world of story, and the

adults, into the world of children.


Title: Sandwich Maker, Pony Tail Weaver Illustrator: Ameneh Arbaboun

Author: Mehdi Rajabi

Publisher: Ofoq



ISBN: 9786003531529


Pages: 24


About the Book:

This amazing title is about making friends. It depicts the beautiful, humane story of how people

tend to feel desperate, when they are all alone. The illustrations are vividly drawn and full of

interesting details, which will help children’s creativity and imagination, at the same time.

It starts with a hungry boy, who wishes for a sandwich maker machine. He starts looking for it

and on the way, meets a girl with long, curly, dirty hair, who wishes for a machine to weave her

hair into a pony tail. They both encounter a sad little dog by the bus station, who is longing for

someone to adopt him. And the group of three, meet a tailless lizard, who wishes the machine

could help grow his tale.

Their journey is cut short when they find a white house in the middle of an empty road, with

beautiful lawn and a tree and a swing. On the swing, sits a tired scientist. The boy asks about the

machine and the scientist, one by one, help them with their problems: a sandwich for the boy, a

comb for the girl, a house for the dog, and a tail for the lizard.

He then points out to his dream machine: a machine to move away the tiredness. The boy, the

girl, the dog and the lizard smile all together, and said:”maybe there is such a machine... we just

never have looked for it...”


Title: Ghelghelak’s cocoon was beside grandma Author: Mozhgan Babamarandi

Publisher: AmirKabir Pubs.

Illustrator:Hassan Amekan

Year of publishing: 2016, First edition/Paperback

Subject: Novel

No. pages: 12

Age group: 7+

Size:14.5× 14.5

ISBN: 978 9643009182



About the Book: The narrator and his grandmother find a silkworm among vegetables. The narrator makes a nest for the worm,

calling it Ghelghelak, and starts feeding it. A few days later the grandmother gets sick. Ghelghelak converts

into a cocoon. When the narrator accompanies her parents who are visiting grandma’s tomb, they roam the

grandmother's gravestone and recite Sureh Hamd from the Quran for her. At the same time, Ghelghelak comes

out of its cocoon.

The author tries to explain a grandmother's death and the evolution of a worm into a cocoon and then its con-

version into a butterfly, to a child as her book’s reader/addressee/audience. As children in our culture have not

learned that death is an integral and inseparable part of life. Perhaps, this way, they will learn that death is

merely an emancipation of the body. It should be noted that this book used to be recited (to the children)

personally by its author in the libraries of the Center for the Development of Intellectual Property of Children

and Teenagers. Hence, those children are familiar with the book and established a good relationship with it.

About the Author:

Mozhgan Babamarandi has started writing for children since 1995 focusing mostly on teenagers. She is a well

-known figure in Iranian children & teenagers’ literature and her books are published by famous Iranian publish-

ers. Her stories reflect her own childhood. Her books contain ethical and social themes. She is fond of short-story

format and this is the prominent format of her books which are published in Iran.. At the time being, she lives in

Tehran. She is the author of more than 28 books of novel and collection of stories for children and young

Adults .Among her books are :

-The news presenter was silent, Rowzaneh Publication, 2018

-I was my grandma’s mom, Peidayesh Publication, 2018

-Daddy’s Laugh Paint, Monadi Tarbiat Publication, 2017

-In the name of god, Raise exam sheets, Monadi Tarbiat Publication, 2017

-The yard was full of bird and song, Monadi Tarbiat Publication, 2017

Babamarabdi was awarded many literary prize including:

-Winner of Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults 16th Festival for novel,

2013

-Winner of Salam Bacheha Festival for book “Hi Grandp”, 2009 -Appreciation of the book ” Gold Fountain Pen” at Roshd Educational Festival, 2003

Title: My mother is lost Author: Mozhgan Babamarandi

Illustrator:Qhazaleh Marsusi

Publisher: Kanun Pubs.

Year of publishing: 2012, First edition

Subject: Novel

No. pages: 52

Age group: 14+

Size:16× 19

ISBN: 978 9643918316



About the Book: The narrator's mom just passed away. The mom has failed to use any of her valuable belong-

ings. They all look brand new and remained untouched. Even her expensive unused perfume has evaporated. Ad-

vised by her aunt the narrator has to give away mother’s personal and brand new belongings to charity. The aunts

try to help their brother to get settled and get married. They are recommending their mother’s intimate friend for

this marriage, who frequently used to warn the mother to use her expensive furniture and household belongings,

“otherwise, someone else will be using them”. But mother never cared. One day, when the narrator is alone she

finds a dried whiteboard marker and a tasty pastel in her own closet. Thus, she realizes that she took after her

mother (being stingy). She also realizes that although she is the winner of a photography contest and has an ex-

pensive camera, she has failed to take even a single portrait picture of her mom (hence she feels guilty). She con-

cludes that everything including human being has an expiry date.

This book is a collection of six stories. The author has tried to use her twenty years of experience as a coach in

the libraries of the Children's and Juvenile Intellectual Development Center, and the close relationship she used

to have with those teenagers and children to choose the theme of her stories including the themes of love, getting

lost/loss in a large and seemingly modern society and death in the midst of “Chahreshanbeh Soori” ceremony,

(when everyone is merely thinking about herself/himself). Clearly the author is aware of the fact that adolescence

is neither childhood nor adulthood. A teenager understands all the problems of today’s life, such as betrayal,

love, and identity crisis even in old age. A teenager like all the grownups tries to escape, but in vain he/she finds

it useless to try to run away from problems (the realities of life).

About the Author:














2013


Title: The Seven Steps Author: Mozhgan Babamarandi

Illustrator:Zahra Muhammadvand

Publisher: Soroosh Pubs.


Subject: Short Stories

No. pages: 64

Age group: 14+

Size:12× 21

ISBN: 978 96412027776



About the Book:

This collection includes six stories with different themes. Poetic themes heard in the "Crowd of Silence" and

"Crow You heard Singing". The grandmother's loneliness theme in The Story "My Eyes on Your Window". The

mysterious theme of life for everyone in the story "Everything was a mystery", the teenage savage theme in the

story "Why you never reach the seventh step?", and the emotional divorce theme in families in "My father does

not like to wait standing in the Line". These are common themes for teens in all societies. Whether in a develop-

ing country like us or in advanced countries. When a writer who loves her job, practically spends eight hours a

day with teenagers, although she is not conscious of the fact, she will able to choose from among many influen-

tial themes. The story ""My father does not like to wait standing in the Line/My daddy does not like the queue",

is based on Albert Camus’s famous quotation, “Writing is the same as jumping out of the line of dead people”.

Here, a father is an artist who intends to draw pictures and this way “jump out of the line of the line of dead peo-

ple” by drawing and painting images from Shahnameh stories by Ferdowsi. The mother, a university professor,

is tired of her husband’s laziness as she has to shoulder all the household responsibilities and chores by herself/

alone. The narrator of the story quotes the mother as saying: “I will run out of patience any day now.” The nar-

rator describes the father's snoring and various types of queues, including the waiting in a line to buy bread, the

queue for failing the College Entrance Exam. Now the narrator’s classmate comes to see her. She is surprised

that her friend (the narrator) has a talent for writing and admires her. At the end the three of them walk through

the yard filled with dried leaves, lizards, beetles and bugs to reach their daily routine jobsite while the father is

still snoring.

In the story “Why you never reach the seventh step? ” Sheyda as usual is trying to spoil the classroom tranquility

by bringing to the classroom (with her) a small metal owl during the Arabic Class. The owl makes lots of noise.

But when she comes to school, she is surprised to finds out that the school is weird. She sees her best/intimate

friend, Ely, and is told that their Arabic language teacher, Miss. Noushi, is dead. She remembers noticing a

feather on Miss. Noushi’s dress last session, and she had secretly written a note before passing it to Ely, saying

“Miss Noushi is dead and is now in heaven”. They all go for her funeral to cemetery “Behesht-e Zahra”.

Over there she notices Miss Noushi’s family who are there. She notices that the teacher’s daughter is exactly her

own/their age. Feeling guilty while bringing out the small metal owl, she throws it away on the mud. The owl is

buried with Miss Noushi. They all get on the bus to go back.

Title: The Butterfly Was My First Word Author: Mozhgan Babamarandi

Illustrated by:Nayreh Taqvi

Publisher: Soroosh Pubs.

Year of publishing: 2013, Second editions/Paperback

Subject: Novel

No. pages: 64

Age group: 14+

Size:12× 21

ISBN: 978 96431203209


◙ This book has been the final candidate for Parvin E’etessami’s Prize.


About the Book:

Parisa is greatly attached to her elder sister, Parvaneh. All her grades in school are 20, except the mathematics.

She dreams of becoming a painter and an author (when she grows up). A suitor comes for Parvaneh to propose

marriage. Her family gives a positive answer to the proposal and accept it. Parisa deliberately burns the food at

their party. But the aunt of Peyman, the groom, finds out everything. Shirin, Parisa’s classmate, recounts about

her sister who is married and lives in Isfahan. Parisa is afraid of losing Parvaneh. Her math improves with Pey-

man’s help. And she wins in a composition competition. Her father’s colleague and the groom’s aunt hear her

composition (which is broadcast on the radio) from the radio. She thinks she will definitely become an author.

The wedding ceremony takes place the day before the Norooz. Parisa wakes up early in the morning. While she is

watching two doves with their chicks eating seeds (feeding themselves) in their little flower garden, Parvaneh and

Peyman arrive at their home for Norooz visit.

About the Author:














2013


Title: The Sunshine Passed Over Me and

Mahtab Author: Mozhgan Babamarandi

Illustrator:Banafsheh Ahmadzadeh

Publisher: AmirKabir Pubs.



No. pages: 36

Age group: 14+

ISBN: 978-964-300-522-1



About the Book:

That day I was mad. I did not compliment anyone in the house. I did not return any greetings either. I thought

saying hello must be such a silly thing. I went to school. On the way, the street sweeper said hello to me but I

ignored him. In the shop, Mr.Hassan the shop owner, greeted me but again I declined to reply. In the school, my

friend Mahtab sat beside me. Other kids greeted her or she returned the greetings and they radiantly interacted

with one another. The principal’s assistant said hello to all when they had been lined up and all of them returned

the greeting but me. I went into the classroom. Some of the kids bothered to say hello but I ignored them.

Mahtab came and sat beside me and said hello. In that moment I uncontrollably uttered a Hello. Madam teacher

checked our home works and praised Mahtab for her non-stop in and out greetings. It was time for gym. All went

to the yard. Kids were eager to be grouped with Mahtab and I turned green with envy since she was always in the

spotlight. During the game, Mahtab pointed out a flower twig that had projected out of the cracks on the wall

and showed it to all. The sunshine had spread down to the middle of the yard but it had way to go to light up that

branch.“This twig is going to say hello to the Sun” Mahtab said. Madam teacher talked a lot about the benefits of

greetings in one’s life, now I feel alright and I want to say hello to the entire world.

The main feature of the story is the word Hello. The heroine (Mahtab) goes mad when she turns away from this

term and her friend is always feeling good by constantly using the term and is always a point of focus among all

other friends. The author employs elements like flower twig and sunshine to draw the kids’ attention to the

beauty of the word Hello. Children who read the book will be inclined to stubbornly say hello to everyone and

strengthen their relationships with the world and the society.

About the Author:














Title: How is our God?

Author: Seyyed Muhammad Mohajerani

Publisher: Ghadyani Pubs.

Year of publishing: 2015/First edition/Paperback


No. pages: 320(each Vol. 16)

Age group: 8+

Size:17×20.5

ISBN: 9786002518347



About the book: Grand ma lay on her bed. I was reading from my story book to her with a loud voice. When it was over she re-

marked:

-“It finished too fast. Read me another one.”Grandma, I said,” I am tired. It’s your turn now.”

She said: An old man lived with his wife in a green village. They owned a large garden filled with roses. They

wished they could give roses as gifts to all the children around the world and….” I was listening to her. Then I

looked and saw she had fallen asleep. The story was unfinished.

There are some questions children ask and adults and grownups do not know how to answer to them. One of

these question is about God. The collection of short stories titled “How is God?” is intended not only to famil-

iarize children with qualities of God through short stories which are tangible understandable examples, but also

encourages them to think about God and the universe (this world). The simplified story books are illustrated in

color/have colorful illustration, so that the children will enjoy it. This collection is published in 20 volumes each

of which includes six short attractive stories about God and his qualities, while narrating the incident happening

in the sequence around the children for each story beautiful illustrations and images have been drawn by some

twenty qualified Iranian artists to help the children better understand the subject matter and the message that the

stories carry. The children reading this collection and its unique collection of books will find answers to count-

less questions about God.

Topics of each of the volumes are as follows:1.He is not forgetful,2.He never gets tired,3.He understands what

the animals say ,4. Everybody calls him, 5.He helps everybody, 6. He is able to do anything, 7.He is omnipotent,

8.He knows everything,9. He never runs out of gifts .10. He is with us, everywhere we go, 11. He loves beauty,

12. He makes little people adults , 13. He, has created diversified Worlds, 14. Whatever we have is from him, 15.

He's guiding everybody, 16. He works in an exact way, 17. He never leaves us alone, 18. He has a house every-

where, 19. He hears everybody, he listens to everybody,20. What a huge table cloth he has!

About the Author:

Seyyed Mohammed Mohajerani(1969/Arak) is a poet and writer of children and teenagers books. His sto-

ries and poems have a religious theme. He tries to express the religious concepts and teachings in a simplified

child’s wording and language. Many books have been published by him including:

-The collection of our dear prophet (14 volumes): the qualities of the dear prophet of Islam for children

-The collection of “Mohammad, a Flower for Everyone” (8 volumes), the qualities of the dear prophet of Islam

for children

-The Kind Hero (2 volumes): Sport stories of dear prophet of Islam

-One Hundred-Leave flower

Title: Thirty Stories, 30 Nights (12

Volumes)

Author: Mozhgan Sheikhi


Year of publishing: 2017 12th edition/Paperback


No. pages: 1112

Age group: 7+

Size:17×21

ISBN: 97896445365804

◙ Selected as the best book in Iran Book

of the Year Award(2007)



About the book: Thirty stories, 30 nights is a collection of 365 children stories published in 12 volumes. Another four-volume

collection is aimed to be read during the four seasons. This collection is addressing children aimed at helping

them understand profound complicated concepts which is normally too hard for them to comprehend. Most of

the stories are narrated by animals which reminds us of and is associated with a kind of modern Kalileh-o Dam-

neh-type writing. Level one is allocated to kindergarten group of children. Level two is for the first graders and

the third level is for the second graders. That is how the simplified stories are categorized for the parents to

choose from. Each volume includes 30 stories. The ideal way is to read one story per night in sequence for the

children. Thus, in one month one book will be/is completed/finished within one month. In order to prevent the

child from finding it boring, the stories are made short. Therefore, it will be a bed-time story. The stories are di-

versified. The books include ancient tales, contemporary stories, Iranian and non-Iranian stories. They also con-

sist of proverbs and poetry. The books are compiled in a new style, wording and language while being narrated

in a new way.

The topics are as the following:1-A train’s birthday party,2-Miss. Cricket’s Wedding,3-Zebel and the Red-

headed Sorcerer,4-Monumental photo of Lady lizard,5-When the rain of chickpeas and raisins drops/Rainfall of

Chickpeas and Raisins,6-The bald with a sword,7-The donkey who loved ice cream,8-Mrs. Turtle’s Hat,9-Why

did the sun oversleep? 10-Ghooghool Khan,11-The sad teapot,12-The window of Mr. Rat’s Home.

About the Author:

Mojgan Sheikhi(1962/Tehran) received a BA in English language translation. Her years of literary work

resulted in over 150 illustrated books. Among her books are: Diaries of a crow(2014),the sun of khwarazm

(2015),Lullabies of Miss crow(2016),Summer and the white goose(2012) .She currently lives in Iran. Sheikhi was

awarded the Islamic Republic of Iran Book Award, Arvin Festival, Justice and Solidarity Award, Berlinate Inter-

national Festival.

Title: Goougooli Stories for Go-

ougooli Children (10 Volumes)

Author: Laleh Jafari

Illustrator:Sahar Khorasani


Year of publishing: 2016 /First edition/Paperback


No. pages: 160(each Vol.16)

Age group: 7+

Size:14× 18.5

ISBN: 97896002514943

◙ Nominated as the best book in the children’ Fes-

tival(2017)



About the book: Once there was a donkey who wanted to become a man (a human being). The donkey went to a witch and asked

her to convert him into a man. The witch said: “I will do this for you under one condition. You must bring me a

bag of money.” The donkey left and worked hard to earn money. He earned so much money that he could bring

it to the witch. He filled a bag with money. But he had grown too weak and slim to carry the bag. The witch con-

verts him into an old weak man. On his way back to the witch he saw a Pony donkey who asked the donkey to

play with him. The old man started playing with the pony but he fell down and his bones broke down. So he re-

turned to the witch asking her to convert him back to what he was before (to the original animal).

The collection of the stories of Goougooli for Goougooli Children include 10 volumes and each volume has a few

short stories and fictions for children. This collection includes short stories and fictions…. and there subject and

the characters are diversified the writer has tried to bring the social and moral concept to the children by writ-

ing in a sweet attractive eloquent narration nearly 50 stories not only the readers will enjoy reading his stories

because of their what takes place in the stories but also some of them have ethical and pedagogic concepts which

the reader learns .

About the Author: Laleh Jafari (Isfahan/1966) is one of Iranian writer and translator and has authored many stories for children.

She has also written and performed puppet shows and written the scripts for several animations. Laleh Jafari

mostly writes for children under five and older. Some of her books are: The athletic crow(2003),The red sock

(2003),The prettiest places(2007),The wild giant(2009),Mr.rooster(2010),My parrot and I(2015),….

Jafari was honored in different book festivals such as: best book award from press festivals, best book award

from Ghanipour literary prize and best book award from Hello Children award.

Title: The Children Ask (14 Vol-

umes)

Author: Gholamreza Heidari Abhari

Illustrater:Somayyeh Saleh Shoshtari


Year of publishing: 2017 First edition/Paperback


No. pages: 224(each Vol.16)

Age group: 7+ Size:25×21.5

ISBN: 97860080437 ◙ Sample English text is available.


About the book:

The collection of the book titled the “Children Ask” is a collection of question and answer (Q&A) about the reli-

gious problems for children. This collection starts with the subject of God and ends with the subject of paradise.

Additional information to complete the answer appears below the answers so that the children will understand

the responses better. In this collection, children's religious questions are answered. Religious questions of chil-

dren are compiled in fourteen chapters and 14 volumes, each volume of which includes fourteen questions. Its

most important to aspect is that it is comprehensive. it is for children to learn about theology and study of relig-

ion. (the most significant characteristic of the 14 volume collection titled the “Children Ask” is that it is very

comprehensive and it's a guide for theology for children).

The collection also includes diversified subjects and includes discussions on belief, the origin of the world, the

Resurrection Day, prayer, a study about imams and the prophets, the good deeds, and the bad deeds, the

mosque, the hell and the heaven. Roughly most of the subjects that are brought up for children in the field of re-

ligion causing questions to be formed in their minds have been considered in this book. The collection also is

aimed to prepare children’s minds for understanding religious problems and also to strengthen their beliefs. A

part of these questions are related to common questions children have in their minds in the field of religion and

the other part is concerned with the matters which the children should know. Children ask their parent's many

religious questions. Lots of books and articles have been written for children in the field of theology. But the

collection of “Children Ask” covers the diversified and different questions of children in the field of religion. A

child goes to a mosque and questions pops up in his mind: “Who is the owner of this mosque?”, “Who built it?”,

and “What is the purpose of building a mosque?”

About the Author: Gholam-Reza Abhari (Tehran /1969) is a diligent Iranian writer who writes for children and teenagers. His work

has a religious theme and they are simplified and eloquent. He tries to teach the children the religious concepts

and matters in the framework of attractive and readable stories. His first story was published in 1995. Since then

many of his books have been published by some major publishing houses.

Some of his works are as the followings::1-Quranic theology for children, answers to 40 of a child’s questions

about God.2 -Quranic encyclopedia, selected by the 10th rush book festival, admired by Ketab-e Deen Festival. 3

-Bread and Salt.4-God and his stories, admired as the 16th Dowreh Ketab-e Fassl.5-The Biography of Nahjol-

Balagheh, chosen as the first Dowreh Ketab-e Fassl

About the Book:

A turtle wanted to sweep the snow off its shell. Suddenly a giraffe mistakenly kicks it and the snow falls off its

shell. Now the turtle must straight its inverted shell but it does not know how to do it! The family of a ghoul

(giant) is searching to find a belt for ghoul's son panties. Finally, the mom ghoul gave her son a train which was

passing the mountain to tie it on his panties. Now, it has been years that a train is tied around the waistline of

ghoul's son to hold his panties from falling. The story of an alligator that hunts do.vn a little girt, a frog and a

sparrow and eats them. The little girl makes the alligator yawn and when It opened its mouth; all of them get out

and run. And the story of meatballs that got lost and then it was clear that the bowl had eaten them. Adventure

of Sarah's birthday cake candles that were glowing fireflies.

There are 70 short fantasy stories for school children collected in 10 independent volumes. The author is a ma-

jor Iranian writer or children/ teenager stories who have achieved great success and the books are published by

a successful Iranian publisher. A team of illustrators have ornamented the book who has worked with different-

stytes and ambience and this adds to the beauty of the tales. The titles are selected smartly and make the child

curious about the content. Since the books are for school age-group, the prose is simple and the literature is elo-

quent to help the child understand the stories better. The author makes use of her imagination and creates cute

and interesting adventures and sometimes the meaning is delegated to the pictures and the relation between im-

ages and the text present a new outlook to the child. A childish naughtiness prevails and the author has been

successful in transferring it to the reader. Every story describes a wish or childish thought within a funny or cute

setting. The book includes nice, delightful and fresh stories.

About the Author:

Fariba Kalhor, the novelist and the author of the children and young adults’ literature has published more than

40 story books. She was the editor of the monthly journal of Soroush-i Koudakan for 15 years. Her book The

Ruler’s Whistle was selected as the book of the year. She started writing for the adults seriously, in 2001.

Kalhor has reworked numerous stories and myths such as The Myth of Gilgamesh and Inana. Some of her works

include: Mr. Watermelon; The End of a Man; The Beginning of a Woman; My Beloved Husband; The Intelli-

gentsia of Orak Planet; One-minute Stories; The Girl in Mirror-like Clothing; Today My Swallow; and The

Myth of Garshasb.


Title: Full & Half-Length Stories For Chil-

dren(10 Vols.) Author: Fariba Kalhor


Publisher: Ghadyani


No. of Pages:1609( 16 each Vol.)

Age Group:8+

Size:"17 × 21

ISBN: 9789645367310


About the Book:

One morning, as the frog wakes up and stretches his tongue to hunt a fly, his tongue doesn’t get back. Other ani-

mals have different problems but who knows what’s happening to them. Finally they figure out that the reason of

all these problems is the trashes people throw into the lake. People throw trashes into the lake that damage the life

and health of animals that live in the lake. Now they should find a solution.

Green Nardeban is the environmental part of Nardeban books that publishes books about environment and its

problems. This book is about the pollutions made by humans in nature. The writer, with a simple language ex-

plains the children that go to the nature for a picnic and throw their trashes into the nature carelessly and the

problems which occurs to animals that live in these natural habitats.

In a part of the book we read:

Sixth part of hospital was crowded by sick birds and animals and even there were some sick fishes, an old turtle

that used to eat plastic so they didn’t bring him any medications. The turtle was so weak and everybody in the

hospital believed he will die soon. On the left, there was a seagull that was stuck in a plastic bag and all his feath-

ers were shed because of the heat in the bag.

About the Author:

Adele Khalifi

1983- Qom

As she says, she was born on a winter night in 1984. She started writing from Institute for the Intellectual Devel-

opment of Children and Young Adults and has repeatedly been nominated for various awards in the years she has

been writing for children and young adults. Her simple language and consistent narrations are the main strengths

of her works.


Title: Gulooli

Author: Adele Khalifi

Illustrator: Atena Shams Esfandiary

Publisher: Nardebaan Books Pubs.

Date of publishing: 2016 / first edition

No of pages: 32 Pages

Age group: +8

Size:23.5*17.5

ISBN: 978-964-389-851-9


About the Book: Dwarf House with orange roof’s Collection is written in the Nardeban’s Saving Books unit. This

collection tries to teach the importance of energy and saving in a simple language and in an indirect way. This

collection was written with the cooperation and supervision of the experts of this field.

Vol 1: Glass Pear Baby

9789643897451

Glass Pear Baby is the first book of the Dwarf House with orange roof’s Collection. This collection is one of the

Saving Books of Nardeban books and explains the concept of energy saving through simple stories. In this story

an incandescent lamp comes to a new house and talks to the house members and through these conversations, the

reader gets familiar with the harms of the incandescent lamps and the gains of economical lamps.

In a part of book we read:

Shahrouz’s dad got a new bulb out of its pack and inserted it in the holder. When he left, the new bulb slowly

opened his eyes and said: Hello and two hundred hi’s, I’m Mr. Tungsten, the Mighty Mr. Tungsten.

And he looked around with surprise. A little farther, close to the wall, there was an energy-saving bulb in a white

holder and said hello to Mr. Tungsten with a soft and warm voice.

*****

Vol 2: Leili the butter, Majnoon the jam

9789643899608

This story is about the members of a refrigerator that a playful kid has left it open. Now the members are alone

with the warmth that can destroy them. In this book, kids get familiar with the importance of energy and protec-

tion of the facilities that use energy.


The moonlight was widespread on the kitchen’s ceramics; the refrigerator’s door was half-open and the screams

of inhabitants of glacial neighborhood drank sleep from woolly cat’s eyes. Only a power outage could make such

a chaos in glacial neighborhood. The story began from the midnight, about 2 a.m., when the glutton shahrouz

went to kitchen to eat some watermelon that suddenly heard someone’s steps and run under his blanket and left

the refrigerator’s door open.


Title: Dwarf House with orange

roof (4vols) Authors : Seyyed Javad Rahnama- Masoud Malek yari

Illustrator: Ali Tajadod

Publisher: Nardeban Books pubs.

Date of publishing: 2017

No of pages: 96 (24 each vol.)

Size:23.5*23.5

Age group : +8


About the Book:

Vol 3: A Gorilla who lost his mother

9789643899448

Every day, house members see a fixed animation. Nobody is at home and the playful boy hasn’t turned off the

computer. House members (house facilities) should find a way to turn the computer off and stop wasting energy

and make a little silence too. This story explains the ways which wasting energy and kids learn how to act at simi-

lar situations.


Everyone was silent. The Gorilla in the movie searched everywhere to find his baby. The cries of mother and

baby gorilla were getting louder and louder. Suddenly, Mr. digitally said: ‘eleven o’clock in the morning, eleven

o’clock in the morning, I should declare that computer has been on and useless for one hour and ten minutes and

twenty-two seconds and you should help me to turn it off.’

****

Vol4: Wet Bear with Zebra Pajamas

9786004770002

When winter comes, the boy of our story puts on some little clothes and turns on all the heaters and even turns all

the lamps as he knows that lamps make the rooms hot. The house facilities that are failing, decide to find a way to

show the boy the right way. This story explains the importance of energy saving at winters.


Shahrouz lay some seconds on the bed! I felt cold and wetness has penetrated to his body. It was as if his quilt

had a thousand holed and he was lying on the hillside of the Himalayas. He tried a long time to turn the beets

heater on, but he couldn’t so he got some pairs of socks from the bed’s drawer and put them on together. Then he

crawled to the closet and put on a jacket on his woolen vest and two pairs of his dad’s pants on his sweat pants

and he was as big as a bear, a wet bear with zebra pajamas and woolen socks.

About the Author:

Seyyed Javad Rahnama:

1982- Tehran Seyyed Javad Rahnama, has a long experience as the writer of children’s books and has written valuable books.

He has won many awards in this field; simplicity along with coherent story line is the most important characteris-

tics of his writings.

Masoud Malek Yary:

1980- Tehran

Masoud Malek Yary is the writer and translator of children books. He is a very strenuous writer in this field.

Ironic language and novel atmospheres of his stories are the strengths of his works.


About the Book:

What is a strange gift for a bear’s birthday? Luna, the baby bear of our story, wanted a human baby from her par-

ents and they bring this gift to make her happy. But the human baby isn’t happy in the jungle and so she can’t be a

good friend for Luna. After a while, Luna and her friends understood that taking care of a human baby is so hard,

but Luna had to find a way to make the baby human a good friend.


problems. This book is about the importance of habitats in animals’ life. Children should know that an animal’s

life is affected by its habitat. In this book, the writer tries to exchange the situation of humans and animals to

show the problems of keeping wild animals in urban areas. In this story, in every page one part of the hardships of

a human’s life in jungle and among animals is portrayed.


On her birthday, Louna was playing with her friends that saw a big red box with a ribbon around it. Louna run

fast to the box and opened the ribbon. In the box, there was a human baby gazing at her with wide eyes and

Louna’s mom said: “that’s brand new; it’s just seven or eight months old”. Louna happily jumped up and got the

baby out of box and looked at him and said: I’ll call him Boo.

*****

About the Autour:

Payam Ebrahimi

1988-tehran Payam Ebrahimi is a writer and translator of children’s books. He has many years of experience in this field and

he has published many works. Ebrahimi has a unique language and this characteristic makes his humor and lan-

guage so distinguished from other writers. Recently, he has won numerous awards that one of these awards was

Award of Selected Book of the Bologna Exhibit 2018 for the book ‘tak-khal’.


Title: Strange Gift of Luna’s Birthday

Author : Payam Ebrahimi

Illustrator: Ghazale Bigdelou

Publisher: Nardebaan Books

Printed at 2016

No of pages: 32

Size: 22*22

Age group: +8

ISBN: 978-964-389-719-2


About the Book:

‘Pouyan’s adventures’ is one of red Nardeban series or the life skills books. In this four-volume collection, writer

has tried to train one skill in every book, according to the list of WHO Organization’s list of life skills. An impor-

tant point of this collection is the story’s atmosphere that is happening in a school and the reader usually comes up

with different events that may have experienced some of them in the school, and that’s how the story teaches the

essential life skills indirectly and through those events.

Vol.1: Who Knows Everything?

978-964-389-826-7

It’s the first day of school and Pouyan encounters new friends and enters some adventures and finally figures out

that nobody knows everything and everybody has its own special abilities that are not reason to his superiority,

nor reason to his shortcomings.


All the writings were written with black marker but only the writings on Iman’s T-shirt were neat and beautiful.

Omid himself hardly could read his handwriting. When teacher came to me, she was interested in my drawings

and the things I did and applauded me and said: very nice Pouyan, what a beautiful thing you did! Instead of writ-

ing, you painted your jobs. Farbod said: can I talk ma’am? Pouyan can’t write so he paints. Teacher laughed and

said: what about you Farbod? Can you do everything?

Vol2: Cooperation on a milky day

978-964-389-925-7

A rainy day, the physical education is canceled and class children have to compete each other and make handi-

crafts. They are separated into different groups and the competition starts. Some kids are cooperating and their job

is done better and some can’t finish their handicrafts in the due time. In this story, kids get familiar with the con-

cept of cooperation.


Sahand, Iman and I wanted to make a farm with a lot of cows and sheep. Farbod Said: I call for drawing and cut-

ting and sticking. Their teacher was walking around the carpet and gave Farbod a piece of paper and said: do you

think the leader should do everything alone? If you want to be a leader, write members’ names on a paper and

then write their professions in front of their names.


Title: Pouyan’s Adventures Series Books

(4voles.)

Author: Badri Mashadi

Illustrator: Mahboube Yazdany

Publisher: Nardebaan Books Pubs.

Date of Publishing: 2018/ first Edition

No of Pages: 72 (24 each vole)

Size: 23.5*23.5

Age group: +8

ISBN: ◙ English text is available.

About the Book:

Vol3:Stop! Not bullying

978-600-477-010-1

A bully called Omid annoys Pouyan and his friends. One morning Pouyan mixes all the nutrients in their house

and makes a magical mixture to defeat Omid but he gets poisoned and his mother finds out and recommends him

to make a group with his friends. When they are together, Omid cannot defeat them. This book explains the logi-

cal ways of confronting peer pressure.


I told mom: Omid teases all the boys who are weaker than him. He gets our stuff without permission and eats our

foods and every day, one of us should bring her backpack to his house. Also he has a boss who is at fifth grade

and is so much bigger than him and if I got stronger, Omid can’t hurt me. Mom said: well, you can make a group

of weak boys. when you are together, Omid can’t tease you.

Vol4: papermask

Isbn: 978-600-4779-043-9

Paper Mask is about a new student who is mocked by other students but he is the only one who has a different

way for dealing with mockery at school. In this story, children learn different ways of dealing with peer pressure.


Kids were teasing Soheil but unlike me, he didn’t get upset and didn’t stamp his foot on earth. Unlike Samyar, He

didn’t cry and didn’t make up a poem for Iman and Omid. He just got a paper bag out of his bag and put it on his

head and said: Now I don’t see you and I don’t hear your poem. Now you can do whatever you want, because

when I don’t see or hear you, I don’t get upset.

*****

About the Autour:

Badry Mashadi

1975- Qom

Badry Mashadi is a writer that is so adroit at writing about life skills. She has been actively pursuing writing for

children for many years, and has published many works. One of the most important awards he has received is the

Blue Bird Award in 2016.


About the Book:

The Writing Fridge is the fourth volume of Goody’s Adventures. This collection is part of saving books of Narde-

ban and explains the concepts of energy-saving for children by simple stories. In this story, Goody saw the new

invention of Mr. Scientist that is a Fridge that is also a strange device called writing fridge and does weird things.


Mr. Scientist, without looking at Goody, said: I’m working on my new invention; look, curly hair, I have invented

a Fridge.

Goody asked with surprise: But fridge was invented many years ago.

Mr. Scientist thought a little and then answered: That’s right, maybe the fridge was invented many years ago. So I

should say I have invented a new device that accidentally is so like a fridge. And I called it: Writing Fridge.

*****

About the Autour:

Payam Ebrahimi






Title: Goody’s Adventures Series of Books

Writing Fridge( Vol.4)

Author: Payam Ebrahimi

Illustrator: Zahra Mohamad Nezhad

Publisher: Nardeban Books pub

Date of Publishing: 2017/ first edition

No of Pages: 24 Pages

Size: 23.5*23.5

ISBN: 978-964-389-856-4


About the Book:

Primitives didn’t know that earth will change in a few days. They even didn’t think there would be something

called Trash and they used to walk and throw their trashes on the earth. But the story doesn’t end here and maybe

when the earth is full of trash, we will hear interesting stories like trashes marriage. Have you ever thought about

that?


problems. This book is about trashes and recycling. It teaches teenagers the lifecycle of trash in nature and

trashes’ damages to the environment. One of the strengths of this book is its ironic language and the type of irony

used in this book.

In a part of the book we read

There are two types of trash. One group of trashes plan their journey in advance and the other, just travel without

planning and go on with life. They don’t care about their destination. The third group are the trashes that never

travel and so we don’t bring them in our classifications.

*****

About the Autour:

Payam Ebrahimi






Title: A Trashy Escape

Author : Payam Ebrahimi

Illustrator: Fatemeh Rahmani

Publisher: Nardeban Books pubs.

Date of publishing: 2018 / first edition

No of Pages: 64

Age group: +10

Size: 13.5*19.5

ISBN: 978-964-389-016-3


About the Book: Mahtab collection is one of red Nardeban series or the life skills books. In this four-volume col-

lection, the writer has tried to train one skill in every book, according to the list of the World Health Organiza-

tion's list of life skills. Stories are written for age groups A and B, and a main character of the story has the char-

acteristics of today's children, most of the stories of this collection are acceptable for kids and children can use the

Mahtab’s method in dealing with problems.

Vole 2: Let’s Go to the Park

978-964-389-709-3

Part of “Let’s Go to the Park”: Mahtab went to her mom in the kitchen and said, ‘mom, let’s play together.’ Her

mom was working so hard in the kitchen, and said, ‘Sure my sweetheart, but first I should dice these and throw in

the meal, and then I should make a salad, and then I should wash…’

Mahtab did not let Mom finish her sentence and went to her Daddy.Let’s Go to the Park is the second title of

Mahtab’s four-volume collection. Mahtab Collection is one of life skills books of Nardeban, the children and ado-

lescents' unit of Entesharat Fanni Iran. In these books, the writer has tried to explain the concept of creative think-

ing in a simple story. Mahtab in this story is a girl who doesn't find a playmate and has to find a way to entertain

herself. Developing the creative mind in children is an effective way to create self-

awareness.


Mahtab reached her hand and got a doll from under the bed. It was her doll, Miss. Sara, who was lost for two

weeks. She kept looking at the doll until Miss. Sara put her hand on her waist and said: what? Why are you look-

ing at me like that? I said let's play. Mahtab said: what game can you play?Did Doll say: me? I know all the

games, just say what games do you like.

****

Vole 3: Not everything can be glued

978-964-389-920-2

A part of the book ‘Not Everything can be glued, but': Mahtab is so happy because her grandma has come to stay

with them for a while. One day, her grandma is asleep and Mahtab tries to get close to her silently but she tram-

ples and breaks grandma’s glasses. Now the only way that comes to her mind is to hide glasses. ‘Not everything

can be glued, but’ is the third book of four-volume collection of Mahtab that is one of the life skills books of


Title: Mahtab Stories (4vols)

Author: Mayam Fayazi

Illustrator: Mahboube yazdani

Publisher: Nardeban Books pubs

Date of publishing: 2017-first edition

No of pages: 96 (24 each vol)

Age group: 5+

Size:22*22

23.5*23.5

ISBN:978-964-389-710-9


Nardebaan, the children and adolescents' unit of Entesharat Fanni Iran. In this story, the writer tries to explain the

perceptible and tangible concepts of courage and honesty in a simple story. Mahtab breaks her grandma’s glasses

and now she should choose between honesty and secrecy. Every choice has some results and Mahtab at first goes

the wrong way and hides the glasses and then with her parent’s help she gets back to the way of responsibility and

honesty.

In a part of the book we read: When mom came back, Mahtab showed her the grandma's eyeglasses and said:

Can we fix this with glue? I promise to be careful next time. Mom looked at her and the glasses for a while. She

took two deep breaths and raised her eyebrows a little and finally said: I'll fix it but apologizing to grandma is

your own job.

*****

Vole 1: Who goes first

978-964-389-726-0

A part of the book ‘Who goes first': one day on the way home from preschool, at the intersection, Mahtab’s mom

stops. Mahtab is shocked and doesn’t understand why her mom stopped? Then her mom explains about traffic

lights and priority. Now Mahtab is a police officer and should guide the cars on the carpet.

‘Who goes first' is the first book of the four-volume collection of Mahtab that is one of the life skills books of

Nardebaan, the children and adolescents' unit of Entesharat Fanni Iran. In this story, the writer is teaching the

concept of urban law in a simple story. The event that takes place at the beginning of the story makes Mahtab get

responsible for teaching urban law. The author has tried to teach children concepts like responsibility and disci-

pline.

In a part of the book we read: Mahtab didn’t know what to do but suddenly she thought of a good idea. Soon she

got a paper from Mani’s desk and drew something on it and then she put the paper in the middle of the intersec-

tion and said: well it's okay now. You don't have to fight anymore. Cars together asked: what’s this? Mahtab said:

this is traffic light. When it is green it means you can go and when it's red, you should stop and the cars on the

other side will pass.

****

Vole 4: I’m not sleepy

978-964-389-886-1

A part of the book "I,m not sleepy”: It’s bedtime but Mahtab does not like to sleep. She makes excuses to stay

awake. Finally, she tells her mother that Sara, her doll is afraid of darkness. Her mother takes their hands and

shows them everything in the light and they understand there's nothing to be scared of and Mahtab and Sara sleep

safely."I'm not sleepy" is the fourth title of a four-volume collection of Mahtab. Mahtab’ Collection is one of the

life skills books of Nardebaan, the children and adolescents' unit of Entesharat Fanni Iran. In this story, the writer

tries to teach children the ways of fighting the fear of darkness in a simple story. Fear of the dark is a prevalent

fear of kids and this story explains strategies to fight this fear.

In a part of the book we read: Mahtab looked from the bathroom’s window to the moon in the sky and a teardrop

slowly came down from her eye. She remembered her last night’s dream that a big and fat bogeyman came out of

the closet. Her bear looked at Mahtab and said: don’t worry, if the bogeyman comes again, just call me. I’ll give

him a good lesson.

About the Autour:

Maryam Fayazi (1982) studied industrial management at Tehran University but after a while got attracted to lit-

erature and especially children and adolescence literature. She has written and translated many books for children



Title: A Teeny King and 40 Big Problems

Author: Mehdi Mirkiaee

Illustrator: Ali Mafakheri

Publisher: Mehrab-e Ghalam

Year of publication: 2005

No. of Pages: 68

Age Group: 7+

Size: 22×16

ISBN:9786001038938


About the Book:

Tales of the Tiny King who rules over tiny people living in a tiny town where everything is tiny: the houses, the

cars, the chairs, the pens, and of course the tales- a collection of tiny tales about the Tiny King. Having sold over

50,000 copies The Tiny King is a bestseller which is now in its 11th edition. It was announced the best book in

the Ketab-e Bartar Festival of 2002.

We read in a part of the book:

Our tiny king was like all kings. And as all kings, he did some unusual things on a whim. He would punish the

people whom he saw in his dreams. He punished dolls and trees, too.

About the Author:

Mehdi Mirkiaee (1973- Tehran) has a PhD in history and has written over 40 books, including novels, short

stories and historical treatises on modern era. Mirkiaee has been awarded many times for his literary works in

Iranian festivals- the Children Press, Iran's Book of the Year, IIDCYA Festival to name a few.

Title: A Tree and Four Crows (4 Vols.)

Author: Afsaneh Shabannejad

Illustrator: Farshid Shafiee

Publisher: Mehrab-e Ghalam Pubs.


No. of Pages: 12 (each volume)

Age Group: 4+

Size: 19×19

ISBN: 9789643235932


About the Book:

A 4-volume collection of funny, amusing tales for preschool and primary school children: 1. The Crows and the

Rainbow 2. The Crows and the Blossoms 3. The Crows and the Cotton Field 4. The Crows Escape.

About the Author:

Afsaneh Shabannejad is one the most famous figures of Iranian children's literature, having written over 500

books for preschool and primary school kids. A highly noted, award winning poet and writer, Shabannejad has

been the editor of many acclaimed literary magazines and has also created some televised programs for children.


Title: Bohlul's Tales (5 Volumes) Author: Ahmad Arablou

Illustrator: Muhammadhussein salavatian




Age Group: 12+

Size: 19× 19

ISBN: 9786004130769 Sample English text is available.

About the Book: A four-volume series revolves around the famous figure, Wahab ibn Omar, known as Bohlul,

living in the time of Abbasid Chaliphate. Bohlul, pretending to be a fool, actually is a wise character, who aims to

criticize the society he lived in and mock the political figures. He is known and loved among Iranian audience for

his audacious retorts.

Excerpt: The Caliph was sitting on his throne, waiting for Bohlul. The judge was trembling with anger. 'Why

have you brought these animals here?'' asked the Caliph, turning his head towards Bohlul.

''Mighty Caliph,'' answered Bohlul, chuckling, ''these are actually the judge's offspring. They want their father.

But the merciless judge has abandoned them!''

About the Author: Ahmad Arablou has worked for years as a children's literature writer, focusing mainly on

satirical fiction. He has received many awards from different festivals.

Title: For the Sake of friendship Author: Jamal Akrami

Illustrator: Niloufar Boroumand


Year of Publication: 2018

No. of Pages: 24

Age Group:6+

Size: 19× 19

ISBN:9786004133418 Sample English text is available.

About the Book:

One of the short tales from ''Friendship Series'', about a little squirrel who tries to know how we can keep a good

friend. This collection, written for preschool children, consists of 15 stories, of which nine has been published.

All the stories are thematically based on friendship and sympathy. The amusing tales and interesting illustrations

are created by Iranian expert writers and skillful illustrators under direction of the renowned author, Majid Rasti,

executive director of Mehrab-e Ghalam's Board of Children's literature. The artistic director of the board is Hoda

Haddadi, the internationally acclaimed artist.

Excerpt:: The little squirrel took the flower from the hedgehog and smelled it. ''How nice it smells, the flower of

our friendship!''

About the Author:Jamal Akrami (1952), has been active for more than 4 decades as a poet, writer, illustrator

and translator of children's literature. He has also written some theoretical essays on illustration for children's lit-

erature.


Title: Knock, knock, knock

Author: Hoda Haddadi

Illustrator: Mohammad Hossein Matak



No. of Pages: 24

Age Group: 6+

Size: 19× 19


About the Book: One of the short tales from ''Friendship Series'', about a rabbit and a mole who have never met

and thus, have made wrong assumptions about each other… until they finally meet. This collection, written for

preschool children, consists of 15 stories, of which nine has been published. All the stories are thematically based

on friendship and sympathy. The amusing tales and interesting illustrations are created by Iranian expert writers

and skillful illustrators under direction of the renowned author, Majid Rasti, executive director of Mehrab-e Gha-

lam's Board of Children's literature. The artistic director of the board is Hoda Haddadi, the internationally ac-

claimed artist.

About the Author: Hoda Haddadi was born in 1977 in Tehran. She is an Iranian illustrator of children's litera-

ture and has received many national and international awards.

Title: Miss Dordouneh and the Cricket Author: Laleh Jafari

Illustrator: Mahney Tazhibi



No. of Pages: 24

Age Group: 6+

Size: 19× 19


About the Book: One of the short tales from ''Friendship Series'', about a little doll who, finding herself aban-

doned in a classroom, makes friends with a cicada who is also stuck in there. This collection, written for pre-

school children, consists of 15 stories, of which nine has been published. All the stories are thematically based on

friendship and sympathy. The amusing tales and interesting illustrations are created by Iranian expert writers and

skillful illustrators under direction of the renowned author, Majid Rasti, executive director of Mehrab-e Ghalam's

Board of Children's literature. The artistic director of the board is Hoda Haddadi, the internationally acclaimed

artist.

Excerpt: : Once Miss Dordouneh, a little doll, fell asleep under her owner's desk in the classroom. Waking up, she

could not hear a thing. She was left in the classroom... all alone...

About the Author: Laleh Jafari , a Tehran University graduate of dramatic arts, is a writer and translator of chil-

dren's books. She has started her career as a filmmaker and a creator of puppet shows.


Title: One Single Nut Author: Mohammad Reza Shams

Illustrator: Reza Mirshojaee



No. of Pages: 24

Age Group: 6+

Size: 19× 19


About the Book: One of the short tales from ''Friendship Series'', promoting friendship as a fortunate accident

which makes the world more beautiful. This collection, written for preschool children, consists of 15 stories, of

which nine has been published. All the stories are thematically based on friendship and sympathy. The amusing

tales and interesting illustrations are created by Iranian expert writers and skillful illustrators under direction of

the renowned author, Majid Rasti, executive director of Mehrab-e Ghalam's Board of Children's literature. The

artistic director of the board is Hoda Haddadi, the internationally acclaimed artist.

Excerpt: The wind blew. A single nut dropped down. The beetle saw the nut. The cicada saw the nut. The ant saw

the nut. All three ran towards it and stuck to it.

About the Author: Mohammad Reza Shams (1952), is a prolific author of Iranian children's literature who

has been awarded several times. He has also created several puppet shows for children.

Title: Tales for Children

Author: Mohammad Reza Shams

Illustrator: Atefeh Malekijou and Roudabeh Khaef



No. of Pages: 48 (each vol.)

Age Group: 8+

Size: 18× 14

ISBN:9786004130486 Sample English text is available.

About the Book: Iranian Tales for Children is a collection of folkloric tales from all over Iran. The tales in this

collection are based on wide repertoire of Iranian fairy tales. The collection consists of five volumes each con-

taining 7 to 9 tales skillfully rewritten and illustrated for children .This collection, published alongside other fairy

tale collections from all over the world, is specifically allocated to Iranian traditional tales.

Excerpt: There was once a lazy, bald boy who wouldn't get out of the house. He was a glutton and his mother

couldn't earn enough to feed him. Finally, his mother came up with an idea to get him out of the house. She

bought three apples from the grocery store. She put one of them in the house, another in the front yard and the last

one near the main door. The bald boy ate the first and the second, but when he went to pick up the last one, his

mother pushed him out of the house…

About the Author: Mohammad Reza Shams (1952), is a prolific author of Iranian children's literature who has

been awarded several times. He has also created several puppet shows for children.


Title: The Chief's Whistle Author: Fariba Kalhor

Illustrator: Mahin Javaherian



No. of Pages: 24

Age Group: 8+

Size: 19× 19


About the Book:

Sara and her grandfather go to the park. She swings for a while and then encourages her grandfather to sit on the

swing. But the park guard does not let him.

Excerpt: Sara pulled her grandfather's hand, urging him to move faster towards the playground. When the got

there, she ran and hopped on the swing. ''Swing me, Grandpa! Harder! Harder!" she said.

About the Author:

Fariba Kalhor is a famous writer of children's literature. She has started writing for Iranian literary journals since

1982. Known as the lady of a thousand tales, she has won many awards for her writings.

Title: The Hedgehog and the Turtle Author: Tahereh Kheradvar

Illustrator: Maboubeh Yazdani



No. of Pages: 24

Age Group: 6+

Size: 19× 19


About the Book: One of the short tales from ''Friendship Series'', about two friends, a hedgehog and a turtle,

who can escape a dangerous situation thanks to a miracle, that is friendship. This collection, written for preschool

children, consists of 15 stories, of which nine has been published. All the stories are thematically based on friend-

ship and sympathy. The amusing tales and interesting illustrations are created by Iranian expert writers and skill-

ful illustrators under direction of the renowned author, Majid Rasti, executive director of Mehrab-e Ghalam's

Board of Children's literature. The artistic director of the board is Hoda Haddadi, the internationally acclaimed

artist.

Excerpt: ''I bet we'll never find our ball,'' said the Turtle. All of a sudden, they heard a hissing sound from under

the grass. They were both frightened. The hissing sound was heard more clearly. And they saw a snake…

About the Author: Tahereh kheradvar (1966) started her career as an elementary school teacher and later be-

came a writer of children's literature. She has written dozens of tales for children, winning several awards.


Title: The Little Bunny and the Dolly Author: Majid rasti

Illustrator: Sahar Haghgou



No. of Pages: 24

Age Group: 6+

Size: 19× 19


About the Book: One of the short tales from ''Friendship Series'', about a little bunny who loses her doll and the

ants who help him find it. This collection, written for preschool children, consists of 15 stories, of which nine has

been published. All the stories are thematically based on friendship and sympathy. The amusing tales and inter-

esting illustrations are created by Iranian expert writers and skillful illustrators under direction of the renowned

author, Majid Rasti, executive director of Mehrab-e Ghalam's Board of Children's literature. The artistic director

of the board is Hoda Haddadi, the internationally acclaimed artist.

About the Author: Majid Rasti was born in 1954 and did a B.A. in English Literature. A children's literature

writer first and foremost, he has created several televised programs for young audience and written regularly in

numerous children's literature magazines.

Title: The Pretty Tales!

Author: Majid Pourvahhab and Majid Molla Mohammadi

Illustrator: Hamidreza Beidaghi


Year of Publication: 2015(6th Edition)


Age Group: 8+

Size: 16.5× 20.5

ISBN: 9786001039270


About the Book: It is a 14-volume collection of stories, each volume dealing with a single theme- being kind

towards animals, respecting people, loving our parents, etc. These 14 themes are illustrated through biographical

events of Islamic Imams, whose behaviors are to be followed by Muslims.

About the Author: Majid Pourvahhab and Majid Molla Mohammadi are both Iranian writers and journalists

and have written exclusively for children.


Title: The Tales of My Dreams Author: Fariborz Lorestani

Illustrator: Mahney Tazhibi



No. of Pages: 16 pages (each volume)

Age Group: 6+

Size: 22× 16

ISBN: 9786001037603


About the Book: In this book, children's world and their concept of the world has been taken seriously in order

to encourage them to dream and believe in the colorful world they imagine- a world full of joy and happiness,

kindness and friendship.

Excerpt: I dreamed that it was raining heavily. The city streets were flooded so that in order to get around, the

people had to use boats instead of cars. The city looked very beautiful with all those boats. There were also a few

large, colorful boats taking children to kindergarten and to school.

About the Author: Fariborz Lorestani, Iranian writer of children's books, having started his career teaching in

kindergarten and elementary schools, is well acquainted with children's language and their world.

Title: The world's crawling with ants Author: Majid Rasti

Illustrator: Hadiseh Ghorban



No. of Pages: 24

Age Group: 6+

Size: 19× 19

ISBN:9786004133432


About the Book: One of the short tales from ''Friendship Series'', about a baby elephant who is friendly with eve-

ryone in the forest. The tale illustrates the concept of friendship with a new approach and helps children to under-

stand the world and the importance of friendship. This collection, written for preschool children, consists of 15

stories, of which nine has been published. All the stories are thematically based on friendship and sympathy. The

amusing tales and interesting illustrations are created by Iranian expert writers and skillful illustrators under di-

rection of the renowned author, Majid Rasti, executive director of Mehrab-e Ghalam's Board of Children's litera-

ture. The artistic director of the board is Hoda Haddadi, the internationally acclaimed artist.

Excerpt: Ellie was a baby elephant. Once he fell asleep under the one-thousand-branch tree. When he woke up,

he saw ants everywhere. "Hey! Run away! The world's crawling with ants!"

About the Author: Majid Rasti was born in 1954 and did a B.A. in English Literature. A children's literature

writer first and foremost, he has created several television programs for young audience and written regularly in

numerous children's literature magazines.


Title: Tunnel Diggers' Contest Author: Claire Joubert

Illustrator: Mohsen Mohammad Mirzaee



No. of Pages: 24

Age Group: 6+

Size: 19× 19

ISBN:9786004133678


About the Book: One of the short tales from ''Friendship Series'', about some bunnies who want to compete

against each other. But they know that their friend, Pilly Pilly, will win as usual. Pilly Pilly, noticing their sad-

ness, thinks of something... This collection, written for preschool children, consists of 15 stories, of which nine

has been published. All the stories are thematically based on friendship and sympathy. The amusing tales and in-

teresting illustrations are created by Iranian expert writers and skillful illustrators under direction of the renowned

author, Majid Rasti, executive director of Mehrab-e Ghalam's Board of Children's literature. The artistic director

of the board is Hoda Haddadi, the internationally acclaimed artist.

Excerpt: "If I had won all by myself, I would've had to cheer all alone, like the old days," said Pilly Pilly, smil-

ing. "And I would've been showing off. But no bunny likes a show-off! Am I right?"

About the Author: Claire Joubert, born in Paris in 1961, is an author of children's literature, writing in both

French and Persian and sometimes illustrating for her stories.

About the Book:

From the beginning of the spring, the grandmother decides to weave a woolen sweater for her granddaughter,

Nazanin. She rolls on a large thread ball in the middle of the room, it rolls and rolls and goes onto the stairs, next

to the grandfather’s geranium pots. Then goes down to the edge of the shallow pool in which some redfish were

playing. The cat freaks out by seeing it and runs away. The threaded ball keeps rolling and reaches the spread

around which Nazanin and other members of the family are sitting. The grandmother is still weaving the sweater.

The autumn is coming, and the thread ball gets smaller and smaller. Now, Nazanin goes to school and the grand-

mother tries to finish the sweater before the snowfall. It is winter now and the grandmother has completed the

sweater. With the first winter snowfall, Nazanin wears the beautiful wool sweater.


The threaded ball was a little smaller. It was lighter and rolled a bit easier. So, it went near the cellar window. The

threaded ball rolled over the nicely color rug, where Nazanin with her father, mother, grandfather, and grand-

mother was sitting around a spread. They were having lunch.

About the Author:

Maryam Sabbaqhzadeh (1964/Kerman) is graduated in French language literature. She has penned for

children since the early 1960s at Kanoon Publications. She has experienced different posts in cultural

affairs as well. Among her books are:

Pluck, Nostalgic, Insane, Mania,


Title: The Big Threaded Ball Author: Maryam Sabbaqhzade Irani

Illustrator: Muhammadtaghi Jalili

Subject: Story

Publisher: Saz O Kar Pubs.

Year of Publishing:4102

No. of Pages:24

Age Group:6+

Size:23× 04

ISBN: 9786007325056

* Sample English text is available.

About the Book:

The panther wakes up in the morning and notices that one of the spots on its hand is missing. It looks for its spot

in the woods. It meets lady cockroach and thinks she is its spot. It comes to a cricketer and thinks it is its spot. But

none of them was the panther's spot. Then he sees a button on the coat of a scarecrow. He asks the button to be its

spot. The button that was bored because of loneliness accepts and becomes the panther’s spot.

The Little Stories book contains 31entertaining stories; that each takes a page of the book. Each story is accom-

panied by a beautiful and imaginative illustration. The stories are about the events that happen to animals. The

author tries to teach ethical and educational topics to children in the form of telling interesting stories of animal

life. This book is published in bilingual format (Persian-English) in Iran and is welcomed by children.


The moon really liked the kids. It would think all the time to make them happy. One night that it thought a lot,

screamed, “OH, I know.”

Then looked at its stars and gave each kid a star happily.

The kids felt so happy that their shined like a star. The moon screamed again,”Ow, you gave me back more

stars!”

About the Author:

Fariborz Lorestani (1966/ Kermanshah) is a writer and literary critic in the children and young adults'

literature. His main interest is penning for teens. He tries to teach human and moral concepts in the form

of storytelling and pleasant tales for children. Lorestani's books have often been released by renowned

publishers in Iran, and most of them are honored in literary circles. Among his works are:

Little tales, Stories from Saturday to Thursday, kind giants, Cloudy Angel, the Wishes of Mirror Dad.


Title: Little Stories

Author: Fariborz Lorestani

Illustrator: Nahid Lashkari



Year of Publishing:4106

No. of Pages:62

Age Group:3+

Size:02× 40

ISBN: 9786007325100

* English text is available.

About the Book:

The father asks his younger son to go to the water reservoir of the city at the end of the carpet market, and fill it

with water and quickly return home. This is the first time that the boy has such an experience. He picks up the jar

and starts out. When he reaches the carpet market, the illustrations on the carpets catch his eyes. The boy throws

his head down lest he gets totally mesmerized by that scene and to prevent wasting time when suddenly a cart

rolled over him. But it does not hurt the boy and the jar. He runs fast and accomplishes his mission well. The fa-

ther is happy about the success of his son in fetching the water from the water reservoir and feels proud.

This book is a childhood reminiscence of an Iranian artist who narrates it in a beautiful and eloquent way for the

children. The book has nice and spectacular images that accompany the text well. This book is published in bilin-

gual format (Persian-English) and is welcomed in Iran.


I grabbed the jug and ran out of home. There was a long way to coppersmith’s Bazzar. On top of that, I had to

pass through the carpet Bazzar. When I came to think of those carpets, I started running faster.

I went through some back alleys and finally got to the carpet Bazzar. How could I not see these carpets hanging

inside and outside the shops? That was I forget to fill the jug, till my foot hit the jug; so I screamed at myself; get

a move, it is getting late, the moisture will get dry.

About the Author:

Mahdi Mo'ini is one of the most successful Iranian writers in the field of children literature. His writings, which

often contain educational concepts, are welcomed by the children in Iran. He has written many books for kids,

especially preschool children, including:

Works: So, What up Then?, Salute to Them, Victory, A Tiny Book.


Title: Water Jug

Author: Mahdi Mo’ini

Illustrator: Ali Asqharzadeh

Subject: Story


Year of Publishing: 4106

No. of Pages:42

Age Group:3+

Size:44× 44

ISBN: 978600930840


About the Book:

In the remote past, fishing and hunting in the United States lakes were forbidden. One day, the city officials de-

cide to remove this ban so that the people can catch fish. Sometime after the legalization of fishing, they realize

that the number of the fish is getting smaller by the day. They look for the reason and ask the scientists in the

town to find the cause. Finally, they find that by the legalization of hunting, the hunters have killed the seabirds

and thus, their number has decreased. By their scarcity, the fish food supply, which is the bird’s droppings, gets

scarce and the fish are starving and dying. So, they are forced to ban hunting and fishing again.

The book has an entertaining and informative story. The author, with his fluent style, narrates a story for children

so that the children can enjoy reading it, and learns about the seabirds and the fish; and also understands that there

are reasons for the adoption of rules and laws in a community. The book contains meaningful color images that

help children to understand the moral of the story.


Eventually, everyone calmed down, so he breathed deeply and said: “Well, the puzzle has been solved. Fish is the

food of seabirds. Moreover, bird’s droppings are the fish food supply that drops into the water. So, now all of us

rush to the water and shout together that hunting and fishing around the lakes must be forbidden.

About the Author:






Title: So, What up Then?


Illustrator: Marjan Babamarandi

Subject: Story



No. of Pages: 06

Age Group: 6+

Size:44×44

ISBN: 9786009308206


About the Book:

Sohrab, the little shepherd of the village, takes the sheep to the pasture for the first time. He, like adult shepherds,

takes the bread and cheese bundle and goes to the desert with the sheep and livestock guardian dog. When they

arrive in the desert, Sohrab starts to play with rabbits and fooling around, when suddenly he notices that the live-

stock guardian dog has fallen asleep and the sheep are far away from him, and the wolves are close to sheep. He

hastily rushes to the sheep and uses his musical instrument to make strange sounds so that the sheep come to-

gether, the dog wakes up and the wolves freak out. The Sohrab’s Music Instrument book is a short story about a

little shepherd who takes the sheep for grazing for the first time. Something funny happens on the first day of his

shepherding that the author takes advantage of it to write this entertaining story. The book is illustrated with beau-

tiful and colorful imagery. This book is published in bilingual format (Persian-English) and has been widely wel-

comed by the children.


Sohrab, the village’s little shepherd, was overwhelmed with joy. This was going to be his first time taking a folk

of sheep to the meadow to graze. The herder had said to him ,”Go with them as far as you wish .Feed them with

the meadow’s grass and let them quench their thirst with the spring’s clear water and look after them.”

About the Author:

Maryam Sabbaqhzadeh (1964/Kerman) is graduated in French language literature. She has penned for children

since the early 1960s at Kanoon Publications. She has experienced different posts in cultural affairs as well.

Among her books are:

Pluck, Nostalgic, Insane, Mania,


Title: the Tune of Sohrab’s Musical Instrument

Author: Maryam Sabbaqhzadeh

Illustrator: Nahid Kazemi

Subject: Story



No. of Pages: 06

Age Group: 3+

Size:44×44

ISBN: 9789646920842


About the Book:

The pond was calm and a cool breeze was blowing. Suddenly, the loud scream of a fox is heard. It had put its paw

in the water of the pond and was deceptively shouting that its foot was injured and demanded help. By this trick,

it was going to attract the roosters and chickens and other animals to itself so that it could haunt them down. The

wise old frog figures out the fox’s fraud and asks the other frogs to go underwater and pull the fox’s paw into the

water and drown it. The fox manages to get itself out of the water and makes a quick exit.

The present book contains a short story for kids that tell the tale of folding the fox’s plot and the cleverness of

frogs at a pond near the farm. The author of the book has been capable to warn the children about the importance

of being alert via narration of this fantasy. The book is illustrated and the images overcome the text, and in fact, it

is the text that accompanies the images in the narration of the story.


The frogs, with the help of turtles and the fish, pulled the wily fox under the water. The fox was struggling. It

opened and closed its wide mouth to no avail. Farm animals were surprised and stared at the surface of the pond

water that was filled with colorful small and large bubbles. They were waiting to see what was happening to the

fox.

About the Author:

Suroor Puriya is a writer, poet, and translator in the field of children and adolescents’ books. He has published

many entertaining and bestselling books in Iran that have been widely appreciated by literary critics. The special

interest in the creation of the story is the subject of the environment. Some of his works include:

Dream of the Drop, Moment of Flight; Be Aware, Be Aware, Attention; Don’t Wake the Bear; Little Rabbit


Title: Be Aware! Be Aware!

Author: Suroor Puriya

Illustrator: Mahshid Raghemi

Subject: Story



No. of Pages: 04

Age Group: 6+

Size:44×44

ISBN: 9786007325094


About the Book:

A rooster and a hen lived together in a nice forest. One day, the fox hunted the hen and took it away with itself

and the rooster was left alone. The rooster’s feathers started to drop by the mourning about the hen. When the

crow heard the tragic event that happened to the rooster, its feathers started to drop. The sycamore tree leaves

turned yellow when they heard the story. A goat heard it and its horn broke, and so on. However, the wise man of

the village said something must be done. He told the children to gather the leaves in the forest and write the story

of the rooster on them and hand it over to the wind to spread it everywhere. The fox found out that it was exposed

when it heard the news and escaped from the forest.

The Feather-Losing Rooster book contains an interesting and imaginative story of the tragic event occurring to a

rooster and a hen in the forest. The moral of the story is deep thinking when facing bad things. The book is illus-

trated and uses attractive and meaningful imagery.


When the green sycamore tree saw the crow asked with amazement: “Feather-losing crow! Why the feather loss?

The Jackal took the hen; the rooster became lonely, why the sycamore leaves suddenly turned yellow. The goat

reached the foot of the tree. Green sycamore, why your leaves turned yellow?

The sycamore sighed: “The Jackal took the hen, the rooster became lonely, and the crow lost its feathers, my

leaves turned yellow.”

The goat hit the rock with its horn and broke it. The gardener arrived.

About the Author:

Suroor Puriya is a writer, poet, and translator in the field of children and adolescents’ books. He has published

many entertaining and bestselling books in Iran that have been widely appreciated by literary critics. The special

interest in the creation of the story is the subject of the environment. Some of his works include:

Dream of the Drop, Moment of Flight; Be Aware, Be Aware, Attention; Don’t Wake the Bear; Little Rabbit


Title: Feather-losing Crow

Author: Suroor Puriya

Illustrator: Mahshid Raghemi

Subject: Story



No. of Pages: 06

Age Group: 6+

Size:44×44

ISBN: 9786007325049


About the Book:

The people of the village were distrustful of the lying shepherd. But this time a wolf had actually hit the flock and

took all the sheep, except for three lambs. The regretful and nervous shepherd was looking after them day and

night to keep them away from harm. The other day, two hungry wolves arrived to eat the remaining three lambs,

but the shepherd resisted and fought the wolves so hard with his wooden stick that they fled. The villagers heard

the news. They appreciated the shepherd’s courage and relied on him again. Now, the name lying shepherd, has

changed to Shepherd the Fighter.

The present book contains a story about a lying shepherd who wants to regain the trust of the village people. He

bravely resists the wolves and saves the lambs. The book has a fluent text, with beautiful and spectacular illustra-

tions. This book is published in bilingual format (Persian-English) in Iran and has been welcomed by the children.


But one day that thing happened. That day two wolves appeared from the far. The wolves were howling and

singing together,” We are the wolves, we want the ships!” The shepherded boy started to act immediately! While

sending his sheep to a safe place he yelled,” Shepherd’s ready, here to keep." And then he went toward the wolves

with his club.

About the Author:






Title: Where the Sheep Kennel?


Illustrator: Majid Khademi

Subject: Story



No. of Pages:06

Age Group: 6+

Size: 41×41

ISBN: 9786009308019


About the Book:

A little golden hamster, called Cotton, was imprisoned in a dark storeroom. He was sad and only thought about

the good old days. One night, he sees a few mice outside its cage and asks them for help. They say we’ll release

you from here provided that you help us too. They had hidden their supplies in the kitchen of that house, but they

could not go to the kitchen and take their supplies for fear of the cat. The mice ask the hamster to go to the

kitchen with them and collect the supplies inside its cheeks and take them out. Hamster accepts the offer. While

the cat was dozing off beside the fireplace, they entered the kitchen and took the food. When they returned, the

cat woke up and chased them. They managed to escape the cat with much effort.

The author has dedicated the Cotton book to his nice hamster that had just recently died. The story in the book is

entertaining and believable with a soothing text. The beautiful illustrations of the book accompany the story pretty

well and help the kids to understand the hamster’s adventure. The moral of the story is the virtues of cooperation

and collaboration in troubled times.

This book is published in bilingual format (Farsi-Persian) in Yaran and has been welcomed.

We read in a part of the book

They slowly went toward the kitchen. In the Kitchen, Panbeh quickly filled her mouth with foods and other mice

got some of them with their teeth, ready to go.

But all of the sudden….!

Landlord’s cat was right behind them. The mice left the foods behind and ran, but…….

About the Author:

Nikoo Farigam is an Iranian author and her main subject of interest is fiction and children & young adults

literature.


Title: Panbeh, the Mice Princess

Author: Nikoo Farigham

Illustrator: Yeghane Farigham

Subject: Story



No. of Pages: 26

Age Group: 6+

Size: 44×44

ISBN: 9789646920538


TITLE: THE CROW AND THE SNAKE

AUTHOR: MARYAM JALALIE, PHD

PUBLISHER: ZANBOUR BOOKS

PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 24

SIZE: 21.5 X 28.5

AGE GROUP: +7

ISBN: 978-600-359-660-3

* German text is available.

ABOUT THE BOOK: A snake catch the crow chicks and took them to it’s nest. Clever crow made the people

aware of the nest of snake. People removed the snake out of there and crow reached the chicks.

ABOUT THE AUTOUR: MARYAM JALALIE, PHD (1973-TEHRAN) has written over 30 books for children

and teaches at universities. She researches, teaches, and writes on literature of children. Her major field of work is

adaptation of stories from classic books for children.


TITLE: CLEVER BIRDS AND THE FRIENDSHIP

WITH THE MOUSE



PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 24

SIZE: 21.5 X 28.5

AGE GROUP: +7

ISBN: 978-600-359-652-8


ABOUT THE BOOK: A hunter made a trap to catch birds. His plan succeeded. But the clever birds helped each

other. A mouse helped them too. Finally, they escaped from the trap.




TITLE: BAHRAM AND NECKLACE



PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 24

SIZE: 21.5 X 28.5

AGE GROUP: +7

ISBN: 978-600-359-651-1


ABOUT THE BOOK: This story is about a man who rescued another man along with some animals. They fell

down into a deep pit. Bahram helped them and they gave him an expensive necklace.

After a while, he went to the jewellery store to sell the jewellery. But the jeweller deceived him and he had to go

to jail. The snake helped Bahram and he was released from prison.





TITLE: FRIENDSHIP FOREST AUTHOR: MARYAM JALALIE, PHD


PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 24

SIZE: 21.5 X 28.5

AGE GROUP: +7

ISBN: 978-600-359-653-5


ABOUT THE BOOK: A lion helped a camel. They made close friendship but crow and wolf and fox were jeal-

ous of camel. They tried to defame and kill camel. They failed in their attempt to reach these goals and were pun-

ished by lion.




TITLE: TALKING SNAKE AND THE JUDGE



PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 24

SIZE: 21.5 X 28.5

AGE GROUP: +7

ISBN: 978-600-359-655-9


ABOUT THE BOOK: Two men hid a treasure in a tree. But one of them took the treasure stealthy. Another man

met the judge. Judge said that he would ask the tree. The man who lied, asked his friend for help. His friend hid in

the tree and talked instead of the tree. The judge direct to burn the tree and the truth became apparent.





TITLE: CLEVER RABBIT AUTHOR: MARYAM JALALIE, PHD


PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 24

SIZE: 21.5 X 28.5

AGE GROUP: +7

ISBN: 978-600-359-655-9


ABOUT THE BOOK: Once upon a time, a big lion lived in a jungle. Every day he hunted and killed many ani-

mals to satisfy his hunger. The animals were worried and they all decided to go to the lion and find a solution to

this problem. The lion said to all the animals in the forest that if one of them will come to him as his meal for the

day, he would not kill anyone else among them. All the animals agreed to this. One day it was the turn of a rabbit.

He made a plan to his mind and didn’t go to lion. The lion was very angry. The lion asked the reason. Animals

said that the other Lion was challenging the supremacy of his Lordship the Lion. The Lion was very enraged and

asked to be taken to the location of the other Lion. Animals led the Lion towards a deep well filled with water.

Then they showed the Lion his reflection in the water of the well. Then the Lion jumped into the water at the

other Lion to attack it, and so lost its life in the well. Thus the wise rabbit saved the forest and its inhabitants from

the proud Lion.




TITLE: PHOENIX AND THE DRAGON OF STORM



PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 24

SIZE: 21.5 X 28.5

AGE GROUP: +7

ISBN: 978-600-359-658-0


ABOUT THE BOOK: There was a dragon who wanted to hunt the ducklings. But Phoenix, the king of birds,

helped the father of these ducklings to rescue them. They succeeded in rescuing the ducklings.





TITLE: THE GENIE AND THE THIEF



PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 24

SIZE: 21.5 X 28.5

AGE GROUP: +7

ISBN: 978-600-359-657-3


ABOUT THE BOOK: A long time ago a thief was looking for someone to rob. A genie joined him. They were

going to thieve a cow. They wanted to achieve their goal at night. But they don’t agree who could attack first?

They quarrelled and made too much noise that the neighbours heard their voices. Accordingly the genie and the

thief forced to escape.




TITLE: ROLLY BEAR

AUTHOR: ASADOLLAH SHABANIE


PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 10

SIZE: 26 X 25

AGE GROUP: 0 - 5

ISBN: 978-600-359-465-4


ABOUT THE BOOK: Once upon a time a bear cub rolled down the hill. His friends, fox puppy, bunny, baby

monkey, and baby deer, rushed to the bear cub to try to help him. They rolled down together and fell in the river.

They played with water and sang the songs cheerfully.

ABOUT THE AUTOUR: ASADOLLAH SHABANIE (1958-HAMEDAN) is the famous poet and author who

researches in child literature. He has written more than 400 books for children, teenagers, and adults. These hand-

puppet board books can be very funny and useful for children. Kids love poetry, song, tale, animals and play. All

of them are here in these books.


TITLE: THE CRAB AND THE PELICAN



PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 24

SIZE: 21.5 X 28.5

AGE GROUP: +7

ISBN: 978-600-359-654-2


ABOUT THE BOOK: Once upon a time a pelican lived in a small pond and hunted poor fish. It caught fish by

trickery. The clever crab knew the pelican’s tricks and uncovered them.





TITLE: BEAR AND HONEY

AUTHOR: ASADOLLAH SHABANIE


PRINTED AT: 2017

NO OF PAGES: 10

SIZE: 26 X 25

AGE GROUP: 0 - 5

ISBN: 978-600-359-480-7


ABOUT THE BOOK: Once upon a time there was a bear who wanted to eat all of foods, his foods, other’s foods,

just foods! The neighbours were afraid of this brown bear. The brown bear went to the houses of rabbit, squirrel,

monkey, and ate all of their foods. But when he went toward the beehive, the bees attack him and the brown bear

had to escape from bee stings.





Title: Prophets Stories (8 Vols.)

Author: Gholamreza Safaii Fakhri

Publisher: Naghme.Noandish



24 pages,

Size: 21×27

ISBN: 978-600-5862-46-1

*Sample English text is available

About the Book:

The man has long been interested in gaining experience and finding new ways to live. There is an inner desire to

hear the experiences of the past in each individual. Meanwhile, one of the successful ways to achieve this is sto-

ries. The Quran is the book of guidance, training, and education. Although it is not a storybook, it emphasizes the

story of the prophets’ lives, in line with its effects and benefits. One of the important reasons for expressing the

stories of the prophets and their relatives in the Quran is the importance of giving lessons and the outcomes of

various people. Also, since the divine traditions cannot be changed and the destiny of each human being and soci-

ety is determined by its own hands, we should consider the stories as a warning to reflect on the lives of the an-

cestors, and learn from the factors of their success and failure. Prophet Noah (P.B.U.H) is the prophet of a time

about which today’s man has no image and no idea. According to the verses in the Quran, his patience and endur-

ance in the time when the darkness of the ignorance surrounding the world and his shear obedience create one of

the greatest human epics. Prophet Noah’s ship is not just a vehicle, but an absolute humane surrender to the God.

About the Author:

Gholamreza Safaei Fakhri was born Farvardin 14, 1346 (April 3, 1967) in Kermanshah. He has studied Arabic

Translation in the Islamic Azad University of Tehran as well as Educational Sciences in the Payam-e Noor Uni-

versity of Tehran. Collab orating with the compilation group of the Prophets’ Lives Stories has continued as a

collector, editor, and writer since the time of employment at the Deputy of Elementary School. Writing the life

stories of Prophet Noah (P.B.U.H), Prophet Jesus (P.B.U.H), as well as the image of Imam Ali (P.B.U.H) in the

Quran (forthcoming) and editing other stories, are the result of this collaboration.


Title: Build Together (3 Vols.)

Author: Parvin Javaherian

Publisher: NaghmeNoandish



32 pages,

Size : 21*27

ISBN: 978-600-5862-38-4

*Sample English text is available.

About the Book:

Sometimes, with a simple look around us, we find materials that look useless or disposal, or they are only for a

specific item. Creating artwork using the disposal and trivial marital is always enjoyable. Have you ever noticed

what can create with paper envelopes?

In this book, examples of creative and attractive works considered for making envelope handiworks. Making this

kind of handiworks increases creativity, self-esteem, and self-confidence.

About the Author:

Parvin Javaheriyan

-Graduated in Undergraduate Geology

-Elementary School and Preschool Teacher

- First Place in Games Festival, 2013

-Design and Implementation of Handiworks of “Handiworks with Envelopes” Book

-Origami Training in Preschools

-Holding Creativity Classes for Children and Adolescent


Origami Collection (6 Volumes) Author: Ruhollah Givechi

Publisher: NaghmeNoandish


Date of Publishing :

40 pages, Size : 18*29

ISBN: 978-964-8676-28-0


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About the Book:

Origami is an art in which it is very important to see well, to concentrate the mind, and to apply the delicacy of

your hands, and in addition to its artistic aspect, it also has a scientific aspect that leads to intellectual growth and

increased accuracy and skill. With simple designs, this collection encourages children and adolescents to learn the

art. The collection of Origami Books is the winner of the Non-Fiction Section of the 3rd Iranian Children’s and

Adolescent Book Festival in 2008.

About the Author:

-Managing Director and Founder of Yadpedia Instructional Institute Art

- Director of Naghme Nowandish’s Cultural-Arts Institute Artistic

-Director of Daghigheh Film Festival

-Managing Director and Founder of Automation Sdn. Bhd.

-Managing Director and Founder of Givechi Studio Author and Collector of Origami Books Collection


The Legend of Uncle Norouz Love to Old

lady of Coldness Author: Mitra Zarif Keyvan

Publisher: Abadiran

Subject: Children & Young Adults

38 Pages, 22× 22 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-600-8148-35-7


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About the Book:

Old, classic Persian literature is overwhelmed with symbols about changing of seasons and status of human that

are transferred generations to generations orally and chest to chest in the forms of long and short narrations and

parables that finally reached to present generation in its today from.“The legend of Uncle Norouz love to Old

Lady of Coldness” is an ancient legend that its ancientness is perhaps of two thousand years. In Iran’s ancient

stories, Uncle Norouz is the symbol of arriving of spring, freshness, and germination. It is one of the symbols of

Norouz (Iranian New Year). Opposing him, we have the character of Old Lady of Coldness who is a symbol of

freeze and immobility. In fact, these two characters are symbols of passing from the old year to the new one.

When the Old Lady of Coldness takes the winter coldness with herself, Uncle Norouz brings the news of the arri-

val of spring. Uncle Norouz and the Old Lady of Coldness have the chance to meet each other just in the last mo-

ments of changing the years and they have the chance to be with each other just at those moments.

About the Author:

Mitra Zarif keyvan (1987-Tehran) with her 2 daughters, immigrated to Germany in 1987 and now is living in

Dusseldorf. As an artist, besides painting and teaching that, she narrates legends, writes poems and writes, illus-

trates and reads books for children. This German resident writer has published 4 folkloric stories in the bilingual

form of German and Farsi. She is active in the way of expanding Iran’s culture.


Aunt Cockroach and Mr. Mouse Author: Mitra Zarif Keyvan

Publisher: Abadiran


24 Pages, 22×22 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-964-7039-81-9


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About the Book:

“Aunt Cockroach and Mr. Mouse” is one of the most well-known and popular children folkloric legends of Iran

that has been transferred from old times generation to generation and chest to chest. This legend has been also

published in different narrative forms and illustrations. This legend is the story of a beautiful cockroach that set

out an adventurous and dangerous travel to marry to the wealthy businessman named “Mash Ramezun” but at the

end, he met Mr. Mouse and her destiny would change completely.

The legend of “Aunt Cockroach and Mr. Mouse” is full fantasy. Its main characters are Aunt Cockroach and Mr.

Mouse and it is the story of Aunt Cockroach events with her different suitors in her way to Hamedan and place of

Mash Ramezun. The intended violent behaviors of the suitors to Aunt Cockroach are indicative of tendencies to

violence in the family while

Aunt Cockroach herself is looking for a rich businessman to achieve tranquility and comfort.

Her dependence and interest to the kind and polite Mr. Mouse at the end of the story indicate her interests to har-

mony, love, and security in married life.

About the Author:

Mitra Zarif keyvan (1987-Tehran) with her 2 daughters immigrated to Germany in 1987 and now is living in





The Legend of the Businessman’s Daughter

Author: Mitra Zarif Keyvan

Publisher: Abadiran


36 pages, 22×22 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-964-7039-98-7


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About the Book:

“The Legend of the Businessman’s Daughter” is an Iranian folkloric legend that has been narrated and written in

different narrative forms and under different names. This legend is the story of a very beautiful, wise and intelli-

gent daughter of a rich businessman. The girl’s parents and brother went to Hajj and they ask the Judge of their

village who was appreciated and trusted by the village residents to take care of her until they would be back. The

Judge became interested in her and while the girl’s lack of interest to him and necessity of her parents’ permission

for her marriage, he insisted on marrying her. The wise girl, by using her intelligence, could manage to get rid of

the Judge’s plan and disgraced him. After returning to the girl’s family, the Judge tried to mar her characteristic

so to take revenge on the girl and to exonerate him, he told wrong things about that innocent girl to her father and

brother and caused them to be suspicious about her. The businessman’s daughter sad and upset had to leave her

father's home and set out and adventurous trip. She had to refer to different people for finding a shelter and earn-

ing her livelihood in disguise of men. Finally, she found a job in an inn and after awhile with a well-designed

plan, she would manage to disrepute the Judge and prove the truth to her parents and brother. When the owner of

the inn recognized her real face as he was under the influence of her wisdom and intelligence, he became inter-

ested in her and proposed her from her father. The businessman’s daughter married to the inn owner and they

lived happily ever after.

About the Author:

Mitra Zarif keyvan (1987-Tehran) with her 2 daughters immigrated to Germany in 1987 and now is living in





Rolling Pumpkin

Author: Mitra Zarif Kevan

Publisher: Abadiran


36 pages, 22×22 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-600-8148-16-6


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About the Book: Kadu gheghelzan is one of the most well-known and popular children folkloric legends of Iran

that has been transferred from old times generation to generation and chest to chest. This legend has been pub-

lished in different narrative forms and illustrations. This story is about a brave old woman who manages her life

alone and persistently and all on her own she sets out an adventurous and dangerous trip for visiting her daughter.

In the way of her trip, she faces with dangerous animals that desire to eat her. Finally, she can survive herself

with the help of her wisdom, bravery, and cleverness.

About the Author: Mitra Zarif keyvan (1987-Tehran) with her 2 daughters immigrated to Germany in 1987 and

now is living in Dusseldorf. As an artist, besides painting and teaching that, she narrates legends, writes poems

and writes, illustrates and reads books for children. This German resident writer has published 4 folkloric stories

in the bilingual form of German and Farsi. She is active in the way of expanding Iran’s culture.

Grandpa of Cherry

Author: Seyyed saiid Hashemi

Illustrator: Laleh Ziyaee

Publisher: Charkh-e Falak


96 pages, 14.5×21.5 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-964-95886-0-5


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About the Book: A lovely and kind grandfather is the main character of this book. His grandchild narrates this

story for the readers. The granddad likes to make everybody happy with his deeds but due to his poor eye-sighted

eyes, he always ruins things and makes everybody surprised and the grandmother furious. At the end of the book,

the young grandchild solves a big problem while the interferences of the adults make things a little more difficult

and longer.

About the Author:

Seyyed saeed Hashemi was born on the 26th of Jan. 1974 in Qom. He is the writer and poet of children’s books.

He is among a few contemporary poets active in the field of children and adolescent comedy. Some of his books

like “Sparrows’ Poet” were translated into English. Hashemi has been working in many magazines of children

and adolescent as an editor and he has won many prizes.


In Parentheses Author: Seyyed Saiid Hashemi



112 pages, 16.5×23.5 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-600-5225-71-6


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About the Book: In each chapter of this book, Seyyed Saeed Hashemi deals with a simple subject like Raven in

Parentheses, Nosy in Parentheses. He surveyed his chapters’ subjects from different aspects and in a comic way.

In the beginning of the book it is mentioned: “The book you have in your hands is like a Shaam Bazaar in there

you can find everything but to prevent you losing the track, I avoid writing grandiloquently and to tell you the

truth, this book is not that much of harmony so you can start reading it from everywhere you wish and enjoy it.”

This book was selected by the addresses as the funniest book of the year in the festival of Institute for the Intel-

lectual Development of Children and Young Adults.

About the Author:

Seyyed saeed Hashemi was born on the 26th of Jan. 1974 in Qom. He is the writer and poet of children’s books.

He is among a few contemporary poets active in the field of children and adolescent comedy. Some of his books

like “Sparrows’ Poet” were translated into English. Hashemi has been working in many magazines of children

and adolescent as an editor and he has won many prizes.

Now, I Moew Author: Ma’sume Zabah

Illustrator: Ali Namvar



48 pages, 18.5×14.5 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-600-5225-09-9


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About the Book: This book is one of the four books of a collection named “A Hundred Stories, A Hundred Par-

ables”. The titles of the collection books are:

1-To Be Blamed While Doing Nothing

2- Thank God from Beet to Onion

3- Tells Tales.

Each book of this collection consists of 25 comic stories and each story of these 25 ones an original Persian prov-

erb is explained and it deals with the story at the back of the proverb that led to the creation of that proverb.

About the Author:

Ma’sume Zabah was born on 7th of March 1959 in Khoramabad and passed away in 2016. She was teaching in

schools for many years and she was also working in Radio as a writer, editor, and presenter. This artist lady also

was active in the field of a theater playing for a long time.


The Brain Writes of a Baby Author: Mehrdad Sedghi


Publisher Charkh-e Falak


80 pages, 20×14 cm

Age Group: 14+

ISBN: 978-600-5225-65-5


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About the Book: This book includes minimal stories told by an infant who sees and interprets the world from

his point of view. The writer of this work created funny occasions that make us think. In a part of the book we

read: “As I heard that I have to have a lot of injections in the real world, to do a lot of homework, to work a lot

and then serve in military mandatorily, I had concealed myself in my mom’s belly and I did not want to show up.

But, a clever nurse found my place with an instrument and took me out of my place by force… .Well, now that

you found me, at least, give something to wear.”

Pistachio Candy Author: Mehrdad Sedghi



352 pages, 14×21 cm

Age Group: 14+

ISBN: 978-600-5225-78-5


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About the Book: This story is narrated from the viewpoint of a very naughty and cheeky boy named Mohsen.

These two characteristics of Mohsen besides his gluttonousness made a lot of problems for him on many occa-

sions and caused very funny situations for him, funny situations that are both sensible and believable for ad-

dresses as these situations and events are being taken place in the historical bed of contemporary decades of our

country. These events are really memorable. “Pistachio Candy” takes place in the beginning of 1991.

“Pistachio Candy” is a funny novel that made you smile and you can be sure that the reading of this book is sweet

for you as you put a candy I n your mouth. Its writer, Mehrdad Sedghi, tried to make his readers experience an

instance of Farsi sweet comedy and love the book and its characters and take a little of the burden of their daily

issues away from their shoulders.


A Watermelon in Terms of Love Author: Farhad Hassanzade



80 pages, 14×21 cm

Age Group: 14+

ISBN: 978-600-5225-12-9


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About the Book: This book is a collection of six comic stories that with a sweet and attractive pen describes

daily events of a family like sulks, making up, peace, support and so forth that each of these creates a funny oc-

casion. The father of the family is into poetry unlike the mother who is into commanding like a general and this

makes the children face a double standard, the children who love to eat a watermelon with love. The writer of this

book is Farhad Hassanzade who is the candidate for Prizes of Hans Christian Anderson and Astrid Lingren.

About the Author: Farhad Hassanzade, born on the 9th of April 1962 in Abadan, is among the writers who

have written in all literary fields like Children and adolescent stories and novels for adults. Hassanzade has more

than 100 books and some of his works have already translated into Malay, English, and Chinese. According to

some of his books, some films and animations have been produced. He is a member of the founding board of

Children and Adolescents Writers Association and in some periods, he was chosen as a member of directing board

of this Association. Hassanzade has already won 20 prizes for his works. The most important of his prizes are the

medal of Golden Moon in the great Festival of Iran’s Children and Adolescents’ Literature.

The Memories of a Lover Vampire Author: Farhad Hasanzade




64 pages, 14×21 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-600-5225-51-8


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About the Book: This vampire differs from other vampires of the world. The fiancée of this vampire was killed

by a fruit juice seller so he is after taking the revenge. He has a gentle nature and tells poems. The main character

of the book that is a mosquito entered the world of humans. He looks stealthily everywhere and unfortunately en-

counters non-human behaviors. This story indicates social points like environmental preservation, sanitarians and.

It is very instructive and informative.

About the Author: Farhad Hassanzade, born on the 9th of April 1962 in Abadan, is among the writers who

have written in all literary fields like Children and adolescent stories and novels for adults. Hassanzade has more

than 100 books and some of his works have already translated into Malay, English, and Chinese. According to

some of his books, some films and animations have been produced. He is a member of the founding board of

Children and Adolescents Writers Association and in some periods, he was chosen as a member of directing board

of this Association.


Backache of Mr. Ant Author: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee



12 pages, 12×20.5 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-964-9497-33-4


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About the Book: An ant, I mean Mr. Ant said: “I picked up so much wheat seeds that caused me suffering from

a real bad backache to that degree that brought me at the end of my rope.” When the doctor prescribed him to take

a week off, Mr. Ant split his sides and said:

“What are you talking about? We ants have no day off, even we don’t have insurance and we won’t become re-

tired. We are good as our cousin the termite is suffering from a toothache …” This book is one volume of a 20

volume collection named “A Morsel of Story” and is a social story written in comedy. It is work of Moham-

madRafi’ Ziyaee. This collection assists would-be writers to find out how a beautiful story can be created from a

simple and ordinary subject

About the Author: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee (1948-2016) has to be considered as one of the most hard

-working cartoonists in the field of the theory of cartoon and tendency is more toward bitter comedy and

his works are mostly in black and white with a lot of dense hachure of most of his works are about

peace and philanthropy.

Among his honorary records, we can refer to:

-A member of judging board of the International Caricature Contest of “Dialogue among Civilizations”

- A member of judging board of the International Caricature Contest of “Way and travel”

- Secretary of Iran’s first Marine Caricature Contest

There is a Person who can Talk with Deer Author: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee



12 pages, 12×20.5 cm

Age Group: 7+

ISBN: 978-964-9499-73-4


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About the Book: Do you think it is very difficult to learn the language of the trees? I do not think that it is more

difficult than learning the language of deer. That man even has already learned the language of deer and could

talk with trees and deer very fluently… .This book is one volume of a 20 volume collection named “A Morse of

Story” and is a social story written in comedy. It is work of MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee. This collection assists

would-be writers to find out how a beautiful story can be created from a simple and ordinary subject.

About the Author: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee (1948-2016) has to be considered as one of the most hard-

working cartoonists in the field of the theory of cartoon and tendency is more toward bitter comedy and

his works are mostly in black and white with a lot of dense hachure of most of his works are about peace


A Lion is in an Elevator Author: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee

Publisher: Ketab-e Charkh-e Falak Publications

Subject: Children & Young Adults (Story)

12 pages, 12×20.5 cm

ISBN: 978-600-5325-41-9


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About the Book: What would you do if you noticed that a lion is in an elevator? Well, you may have asked the

lion: “Which floor are you going to, Sir, lion?” And he would answer most probably: “A floor which there is a

pasture and field at the back of the elevator.” You perhaps would say: “Well, of course, a pasture cubes a beautiful

place for a lion. For a lion, it does not worth stay even a second in an elevator instead of there.” This book is one

volume of a 20 volume collection named Morsel of Story” and is a social story written in comedy. It works of

MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee. This collection assists would be writers to find out how a beautiful story can be created

from a simple and ordinary subject.

About the Author:

MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee (1948-2016) has to be considered as one of the most hard-working cartoonists in the

field of the theory of cartoon and tendency is more toward bitter comedy and his works are mostly in black and

white with a lot of dense hachure of most of his works are about peace and philanthropy.

What a Lovely Friend Author: MohammafRafi’ Ziyaee

Publisher: Ketab-e Charkh-e Falak Publications

Subject: Children & Young Adults (Story)

200 pages, 12×20.5 cm

ISBN: 978-600-5225-49-5


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About the Book: This book is a collection of MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee’s comic stories, short comic stories that

the writer himself illustrated them with simple but attractive pictures. In the stories of this book, there are no long

and complicated events or human characters. The characters of these stories mostly are plants and animals that

have unusual behaviors and have been placed in strange and unbelievable situations. Due to the simplicity and

fluency of the book style, besides adults, children also can be addresses of this book. A frog that decided to move

from his lake that was polluted, a fox that decided to work in a tannery or a tree that was tired of standing and

desired to lie down are all characters of this book. Most of the stories in this book are simple fictions and in other

words are mostly like describing a situation. This style of storytelling of the book is completed with the pictures

of it. There few books in Iran that their writers and illustrators are the same people. When the writer himself

draws the pictures of his book, especially when the main purpose of the book is creating atmospheres not familiar

for the readers, the readers can follow that book more easily, particularly when the pictures are lovely, attractive

and simple like the stories themselves.


Tales of Dumb Animals Author: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee

Illustrator: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee


48 pages, 19.5×19 cm

ISBN: 978-600-5225-525


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About the Book: A Complaint Instead of a Prelude. As a matter of fact, wolves, lions, foxes, cats, kingfishers,

buz-zards, some other beasts, a fistful of bitters and so many feeders along with an army of birds have come to

me and said that they have been oppressed in stories, because they have been described just as cruel, pitiless, sly,

wicked, … Animals and everybody remind them with such nasty traits. “We, dumb animals, are not as bad as you

have used to de scribe!” they said to me. You see, it is a serious complaint! So, I decided to consider their com-

plaint in this book and you should not think that I have frightened to write these tales, because it is a completely

right saying, even if told by reptiles, feeders, etc.

About the Author: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee (1948-2016) has to be considered as one of the most hard-working

cartoonists in the field of the theory of cartoon and caricature. His tendency is more toward bitter comedy and his

works are mostly in black and white with a lot of dense hachure. The themes of most of his works are about peace

and philanthropy.

Among his honorary records, we can refer to:

- A member of judging board of the International Caricature Contest of “Dialogue among Civilizations”

►A member of judging board of the International Caricature Contest of “Way and travel”

►Secretary of Iran’s first Marine Caricature Contest

Weird Stories Author: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee

Illustrator: MohammadRafi’ Ziyaee


108 pages, 21×21 cm

ISBN: 978-600-5225-33-4


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About the Book: Two Very Exhausted Men’s Complaint! After 90 years, our old clock stopped. It has been

handed down to me from my father. I have nailed its board frame to my courtyard’s wall let the birds nest there

and I put away its metal parts. I hadn’t any clock for several days until someday my doorbell rang found a police

officer and two small and large clock hands standing in my doorway, when I opened the door. I was shocked.

“These me one hour hand and another minute hand, have claimed that you had put them away from your house is

that true?” The police officer asked. “But the clock has been stopped and not working anymore,” I answer “Well,

we have been exhausted; we have worked more than 90 year for your family, so we decided to sleep for a while,

how much more we could work for you, huh?” Both hands said at the same time. Pointing the nest in the court-

yard, I said, “The clock frame is a nest for birds, now "There must be a little place for us to rest there conven-

iently and to give up our claim.” I put the hands into the clock frame and they gave back their claim. “Finally,

clock hands need to be retired, too,” I told the police officer. Now, your clock stopped, actually,” he smiled.

About the Book: The books collection of "Life Exemplar" contains 14 volumes and each volume includes 10

short stories inspired by religious books. In each story, the author rewrites for children a short story in plain lan-

guage, with the example of Quran verses, Hadith and Islamic narratives, and the lives of the Imams. Each story is

accompanied by a beautiful, imaginative picture. Each story tries to convey one of the religious and social teach-

ings in the form of a story to children, so that children while enjoying reading stories put the moral message hid-

den in the stories as their example and pattern in life. Topics such as respect for parents, how to interact and treat

others, having good morals, sacrifice, and devotion, etc. are among the concepts taught in this book series as the

narrative of short stories.

The titles of the volumes of this collection are: My Mother's Pray, Delighting the Believers, The Most

Favorite Creature of God, Mowla’s Tears and Orphan’s Tears, They are Revelation’s Clan, Four Bits of

Advice from Imam Sadiq (a.s), The High Position of Imamate, How to Treat our Neighbors, Let’s Be

Like This, Delighting Others, Rogue Horse, The Sun behind Clouds, Imam is the Shelter of the Ummah

(Nation), He is Blessing for All People.

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About the Autour:

Akbar Khajepirii

1945-Tehran

Akbar Khajepiri, graduated in English literature, is the writer who has penned for children and young adults. His

main interest of subject is religious. He makes his best to teach the Islamic kind of living for children through au-

thoring stories and books and teaching.

Among his books are: The Books Collection of Life Exemplar (14 Volumes), The Books Collection of the Lad-

der of Lessons (14 Volumes), Our Lord was So (4 Volumes), Getting around Together (5 Volumes), Experi-

ences, Under the Shadows of Prayer (4 Volumes)


Life Exemplar series of Books (14 Volumes) Author: Akbar Khajepiri

Illustrator: Leyla Babakhani

Publisher: Asar-e Sabz Pubs.

The Year of Publishing: 2018/First Edition

No. of Pages: 356(24 each Vol.)

Size: 23×16.5

Age Group: 8+

Volume 1: Mother's Pray

ISBN: 9786008566069

A man came to Medina through the desert. He lay under the shadow of a tree and looked into the sky. He saw that

a bird was nesting on top of a tree and keeping its children in it. He said to himself, “It is better to take the chick-

ens and give them the Prophet as the gift." He came to the Prophet and offered the chicks as gifts to the Prophet. It

was not long before the mother of the chicks, who chased the man and brought herself to Medina, came and

dropped her suddenly on her children. The Prophet said, “Do you see the love of the mother?” And then he asked

the man to release the bird and his chickens as soon as possible.

The titles of the stories of this volume are: My Mother’s Pray, Kinder than Mother, The Best Advice, Who Are the

Most Powerful People in the Sight of the Prophet?, Learn from the Behaviors of the Leaders, He Only Worked for

the Sake of God, Another Lesson of the Eighth Innocent Leader, The Honor of a Muslin is Worth , The Importance

of Fulfillment of the Promises, Patience and Tolerance

We read in part of the book:

Once, there was a man, who was coming from the desert, and he was on his way to the city of Medinah. He

sat under the shade of a tree and rested. While he was resting and gazing around him, and the tree’s

branches, just above his head, he noticed a bird's nest, where the bird was keeping and guarding its little

ones.

He told himself, “It would be a very good idea, if I take and place these chicks in a handkerchief and later

on, offer it as a gift to the venerable Prophet [savavs]. He then got up, climbed the tree and grabbed the

chicks and placed them in a handkerchief.

The holy Messenger of Allah [savavs] was sitting in a corner, surrounded by a group of his close compan-

ions and followers. The man went towards the holy Prophet [savavs], and greeted him and his followers. He

then offered the baby birds as a gift to the Messenger of God [savavs]. However, suddenly before the aston-

ished eyes of everyone, the bird descended like a flash of light on the ground, opened its wings and covered

its chicks without even being afraid of the crowd. The mother of the chicks had followed the man all the

way to the city of Medinah, and nothing could have stood against her love and affection to its chicks...!

*****

Volume 2: Delighting the Believers

ISBN: 9786008566083 Ismail was the eldest and righteous son of Imam Jafar Sadiq (PBUH). Most people thought that after Imam Jafar

Sadiq, he would be the next Imam. One day, Imam Jafar Sadiq sat at the tablecloth with his companions and sud-

denly he was given the news of Ismail's death. Everyone was affected and saddened, but Imam Jafar Sadiq, while

saddened by hearing this sad news, kept calm and said, “You and I all pass away. The death is always ahead of the

eyes of people who have known the reality of death and are certain about it. Though I was saddened by hearing of

the death of my son, I surrender to the divine will.” The main theme in this volume is to delighting the believers.

The titles of stories include: Delighting the Believers , Anonymous Traveler, How to Treat Poor People, If We Are

the Agent, Who is the Wali (Guardian) if Believers?, How to Pray, Satisfied by God’s Satisfaction, The Value of

Alavi Vilayat (Guardianship), Mother's Love, Obedience of Imam’s Order. We read in part of the book:

Imam Sadiq (AS) said:

One day, Amir al-Muminin (AS) saw a man praying but like a crow pecking its beak on the ground, fast and hast-

ily!

Imam Ali (AS) said to him, “How long have you been praying like this?”

The man said, “It’s been a long time.” (I’ve always prayed this way.)

Imam Ali (AS) said, “You are like a crow pecking its beak on the ground. If you die in this situation, you would-

n’t die in the Prophet’s religion!”

Then he added, “The most stealing people are the ones who steal from their prayers.” (The ones who dedicate a

little time for their prayers or pray hastily.)

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Volume 3: The Most Favorite Creature of God

ISBN: 9786008566076

Aisha, one of the wives of the Prophet, sat in front of the Prophet, suddenly a Jewish man entered. Instead of

greetings and respect for the Prophet, the man insulted him and wished him dead. It was not long before another

person arrived and, like the Jewish man, disrespected the prophet and wished him dead. Aisha became angry and

said: “Death to you all!” The Prophet said, “Aisha do not insult, so humans gain ugly faces with insulation, but

softness makes the humans’ face beautiful.”

The titles of stories include: Most Favorite Creature of God, Helping Others, Best Medicine, Do Not Underrate

Little Sins, Duality in Behavior and Acts, Last Prayers and Best Advice, She Was Martyred in the Worship Altar

from his Justice, Eloquence, Worthy of Work and Effort, Auditing Affairs


Āy’shah was one of the noble Prophet’s wives [savavs]. On one occasion, she was sitting beside her illustri-

ous husband. Suddenly, a Jewish man passed by them. Just as he was passing, the Jewish man declared,

“Sām Alay’kum!” instead of saying “Salām Alay’kum”; now, the meaning of his sentence became, in this

way, “Death to you!”

Soon after, another Jewish man passed by, and he too imitated in his turn, the first Jewish and instead of

saying “Salām Alay’kum”, declared, “Sām Alay’kum” [Death to you!]

It soon became clear that this action was not accidental and accomplished, according to some strange coinci-

dence…

It was something well planned. It was a diabolical plan, formed by the Jewish clan, in order to torment the

noble Prophet [savavs] with their wicked and injurious tongues…

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Volume 4: Mowla’s Tears and Orphan’s Tears

ISBN: 9786008566052

The Prophet sat in the mosque with his companions, when a hungry old man entered the mosque and asked for

food. The Prophet sent someone to bring food for him. It was reported that at home there was only water and no

food. The Prophet said, “Is there anyone among you who will feed this hungry old man tonight?” Imam Ali

(PBUH) said, “I will guest him tonight.” The two went to the house of Imam Ali (PBUH). Imam asked his wife

“Is there any food at home that would welcome this old man?” His wife replied, “Little, so much that our children

would not be hungry.” Imam Ali said, “Bring that food”, and gave it to the old man.

The titles of the stories in this book are: Mowla’s Tears and Orphan’s Tears, The Boundless Sea of Science, Chiv-

alry and Magnanimity of the King of Men, Governorate in Imam Ali’s Government, At the Last Moments of Life,

Sacrifice, Children Slept Hungrily, Islam Cannot See a Muslim as Despised, It's Good to Think About the Conse-

quences, Imam Ali (PBUH), the Gate of the Science City of the Prophet (PBUH), Ali (as) is the Problem Solver.


Inside the mosque, a group of Muslims had surrounded the Messenger of Allah [savavs], and was busy, asking

him all kinds of question, they did not know about. Suddenly, an old man entered inside the mosque and declared

to everyone that he was hungry.

The noble Prophet [savavs] sent someone to his house to bring the old man some food if there were any. He was

informed that there was nothing in the house, except for some water.

The venerable Prophet [savavs] turned his face to the crowd and asked them gently, “Is there someone among

you, who is willing to appease this old man’s hunger, tonight…?”


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Volume 5: They are Revelation’s Clan

ISBN: 97860085660281

In the past, slaves did not have any esteem and value among the people. One day, one of them became ill and the

Prophet went to visit him. But that poor slave died after a few days. The Prophet performs his burial ceremony.

One of the companions told the Prophet, “Why do you care for such a worthless slave with so much honor and

dignity?” The Prophet answered, “The most valuable and dearest people for God are the righteous ones."

The titles of stories in this book are: They Are Revelation’s Clan, From Whom May We Learn Magnanim-

ity?, Forgiveness is to Forgive Your Enemy, Learn Forgiveness from Munificent People, The Liar Will Be

Scandalized, Muhammadi Moral, Best Blessing, Against the Law of Religion, All Are Equal, My Mowla is

the Supreme Mowla (Guardian, Leader), Human Beings Are All Equal, Give Charity to Be Safe


In past times, slaves were not considered to be human beings, and they were purchased and sold as other proper-

ties, and nobody paid attention to them. In those days, a Muslim slave was ill and the Prophet (PBUH) went to

visit and soothed him. A few days later, the Prophet (PBUH) was informed that the slave is dead. The Prophet

(PBUH) went to the slave’s bedside, and the salve passed away after seeing the Prophet’s blessed face.

The Prophet performs the slave’s burial ceremony himself. The people who knew the salves nothing, asked the

Prophet, “Why does a great character like you should care for a worthless slave this much?”

The Prophet recited this Quran verse in response to them, “The most valuable and dearest people for God are the

righteous ones.”

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Volume 6: Four Pieces of Advice from Imam Sadiq (a.s.)

ISBN: 9786008566175

One of the followers of Imam Sadiq (s.a) saw a man who was fighting with his son-in-law because of a property.

He went ahead and asked the story. When he realized that the conflict between the two was on the world's prop-

erty, he paid a sum to both of them and reconciled them, saying, “This money was in trust on behalf of Imam

Sadiq (a.s.), so that if I see his followers have conflict over the world's property, I give some of them so that they

would not hate each other.” Yes, Imam suffers from the disagreement and conflict between his people.

The titles of this book are: Four Pieces of Advice from Imam Sadiq (PBUH), Who is more devout?, Helping Non-

Muslims, How do we Know God?, Charity Eliminates Disasters, Resolving Disagreement Between People, The

Hidden Effect of Charity, The Value of Science in the School of Islam, Importance and Value of Working, The

Best Order.


Someone came to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and asked the Prophet to teach him something in order to keep

problems away from him. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Never rage!”

While returning to his homeland, the man said to himself, “What a valuable remark! This is enough for me!”

When he reached his tribe, he observed that a serious conflict had occurred! The men of the tribe had hold weap-

ons and had been aligned with each other to fight together. He also wore combat dress and joined his fellows. But

before the conflict began, he remembered the valuable remark of the honorable Prophet. He said to himself, “No,

I shouldn’t range!” Then he put his gun on the ground and went to the commander of the enemy tribe, and said,

“War and bloodshed do not benefit, the property would be destroyed, a number of tribal people would be killed

and hostility would increase. This war is due to some property. I am willing to pay from my property how much


Volume 7: The High Position of Imamate

ISBN: 978500856609

Abdullah says that we were in Harun al-Rashid's court, a precious dress was brought for him on the behalf of one

of the kings. Harun gave that dress to his minister, one of the followers of Imam Musa Kazem (PBUH). Because

the Minister was very interested in Imam, he sent the dress with some money to Imam. Imam took the money to

grant the poor, but he returned the dress and said, “One day it will be required.” A long time later, the dispute oc-

curred between the minister and one of his subordinates, and the minister expelled him. He went to Harun to sue

and said that the minister has donated your dedicated dress to Imam Kazem. Harun urged the minister to bring the

dress. The minister, who had perfumed the dress and put it in his house’s chest, brought it for Harun.

The titles of the stories in this book are: High Position of Imamate, The Power of Imam by God’s Will, According

to the Prophet, Who is the Poor??, How to Wear Down the Satan , We Learn Trading Method from Imam., Imam

is Aware of Everything, A Beautiful and Valued House in Paradise, The Most Superior Brothers, The House of the

World, the Domicile of the Hereafter, The Action of the Grandees makes Human


Abdollāh Ibn-ē Sēnān had been reported to say, « On one occasion, we were in one of the lavish banquets, organ-

ized by Hārun Ar-Rashid. Someone had brought him a very precious garment as a present, from a foreign sover-

eign.

Hārun, who loved greatly his prime minister, who was called Ali Ibn-ē Yaghtin, and who was in secret, a fervent

follower of Imām Kāzēm [as], called him to his side and before the admiring eyes of the others, he offered him

that precious garment, as a token of his affection to him.

In his turn, Ali Ibn-ē Yaghtin, who loved deeply the Seventh Imām of Guidance [as], sent that garment to him,

along with a large sum of money, by the intermediary of his personal slave.

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Volume 8: How to Treat our Neighbors

ISBN: 9786008566106

One of the companions quoted, “One day I received at the service of the Prophet and saw that he sat down on a

wicker and simple carpet. I said: O, Prophet of God, you are the selected by God. The kings of the world sit on

silk and golden carpets, and you live in poverty and indigence with this high status. The Prophet (PBUH) said:

Kings are thinking of enjoying the pleasures of this world which transient and unstable, but we think of the after-

life and its lasting pleasures.”

The titles of the stories in this book are: How to Treat Our neighbors, Imam Ali (PBUH) and Bayt al-mal,, Life

lesson from the Prophet, The Best Pattern for Muslims, Breach of Trust, Never!, Trusteeship, the Tr, dition of the

Men of God, Believers are Brothers, The Value and Importance of Serving the Believer, Accepting Good Deeds,

On Condition of Virtue, Father’s Curse .


Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said,

“Gabriel repeatedly advised me about neighbors and observing their rights, so that I thought neighbors are among

heirs. He also advised about slaves and not pressure on them, so that I thought there would be a certain time to

release them. Gabriel emphasized on brushing teeth and keeping them clean so much that I expected that God

would make it obligatory soon.

One of his advices was litanies and night prayers so that I thought the best people in my community would be

those who pray at night."


Volume 9: Let’s Be Like This

ISBN: 9786008566274

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) sat in the mosque. A young man came in and said, “O Prophet, guide me to the best

deeds.” The Prophet said, “Tell the truth and do not lie, then do whatever else you want.” The young man was

surprised to hear that, and he said to himself, “It means I can do whatever I want? The Prophet did not forbid me

from other sins.” Then he thought if that he did something wrong and others asked him about it, he cannot lie that

he did not do it, and if he tells the truth, he will be dishonored. He found that by quitting lies, one could escape all

other sins.

The titles of stories in this book are: Let’s Be Like This, Science of Imam, Empathy with the People, Charity

Avoids Disasters and Difficulties, Just Do Not Lie, Importance of Solving a Muslim’s Problem, Why Should Not

We Eat Haram?, Can We Give Charity to Non-Muslims?, Who Is the Real Shiite? , Do Not Do Evil, So Than You

Do Not Have to Beg


Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was sitting in the mosque and the Muslims came to him to solve their problems and

questions. A young man entered the mosque and came to the Prophet. He saluted, sat down, and said, “O the Mes-

senger of God, guide me to the best deeds.”

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Volume 10: Delighting Others

ISBN: 9786008566267

That day it was very hot. Imam Ali (PBUH), like the other days, went to the plain to work, carrying a heavy bag

of palm kernels on his shoulders. One of the followers of saluted him and asked what is inside the bag? Imam

said, “The palm tree, Inshallah (If God wills)!” The man was surprised. But soon after, his surprise was resolved,

because he observed that Imam grew plenty of date palm trees with those kernels, and many poor people used

their products.

The titles of the stories in this book are: The Importance of Delighting Others, God's Power, Respect on the

Command of Imam, Learn Fairness, Divine Men's Traits, Dipping the Anger, The Majesty of the King of Men,

Action Man, The Ruler’s Ruling, The Life of the Muslims’ Caliphate


On that day, the lord of the believers [as] was walking in a desert.

Suddenly, he saw a Jew, who was standing in a place, with a restless and worried face, not sure what to do

or where to go...

He [as] then asked him the reason of his agitation and worry.

The Jew replied, “O Arab man! I lost all my camels, which were transporting all my commercial goods; and

now, I do not know where to go…”

The lord of the believers [as] drew a line on earth and declared, “Just wait here, and have some patience,

until I return…”

Soon after, with great astonishment, the Jew saw that Hazratē Ali [as] returned to him, while he was holding

the bridle of the camels in his hand!

Hazratē Ali [as] gave him the bridle and declared, “O servant of Allah! Go and walk in front of your cam-

els, while I too, will walk behind them…” Thus, they resumed their march and soon after, they entered the

city of Koufeh.

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Volume 11: Rogue Horse

ISBN: 97860085663043

Ahmad Ibn Harith says, “I lived with my dad in the city of Samarra. My father's main job was keeping and raising

horses in the Caliphate’s court. One day the Caliphate has received a very beautiful horse, but it was very rogue

and not tame. One of the Caliphate’s relatives suggested that he invite Imam Hasan Askari to the court and ask

him to calm the horse. If he could calm the horse and ride it on it, we say that not important thing happened. But

it's likely that the rogue horse will hit him to the ground and he'll be killed, in this case, we will get rid of him.

When the Imam saw the horse, he drew his hand on the horse's back. The horse soaked sweat then calmed down.

Imam slowly rode horses. The Caliphate asked: How did you see the horse? The Prophet (PBUH) said: A beauti-

ful racehorse. The Caliphate said I will give you this horse.”

The titles of the stories in this book are: Imam Knows, Why to Lie?, Best Father of the World, That Beautiful

Rogue Horse, Animals Also Shelter to Imams, Observance of Justice and Fairness, Why Does Someone Else Take

My Burden?, Predominate Wishes, Never Be a Burden on Shoulders of Others, The Magnificence of the Eighth

Leader, What are the Values of People in the Sight of God?


Imam Sadiq (AS) was going to the house of one of his relative with some of his companions and friends to con-

dole. On the way, Imam’s shoelace was torn so that the shoe was being taken off his foot. Imams took it off and

hold it in his hand and continued walking in a barefoot!

One of his companions took his shoes off and wanted to dedicate them to Imam. Imam did not accept.

Then he said, “If a problem happens to someone, that person should be patient and tolerant. No one else should

tolerate his suffering and hardship.”

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Volume 12: The Sun behind Clouds

ISBN: 9786008566311

One of the scholars said, “I dreamed that I have gone to the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS). Imam was standing

beside the Zarih. A young man entered the shrine and greeted Imam, and Imam responded to him. The next night,

on Friday, I was sitting in a shrine in the corner, when I saw the young man who had dreamed I entered the shrine

and greeted with a smile toward Zarih. But Imam was not there. I followed that young man and told him the story

of my last night's sleep. The young man said: yes, I see the Imam. He continued: I have an old father and mother.

Each week, I ride one of them on a donkey and bring him or her to the pilgrimage of the Imam. One night it was

my dad's turn to go on the pilgrimage, but my mother insisted to take her too. Since I could not take both of them

with the donkey, I apologized to my mother, but she insisted, and I had to ride my father by the donkey and car

my mother on my shoulders. That night, when we entered the shrine, I saw Imam and he greeted him and he re-

sponded. Since then, every Friday night I come to Imam's pilgrimage, I see him.”

The titles of the stories in this book are: Effect of Immorality, The Value of Imam Ali’s Vilayat, The Absent Imam

Is the Sun Behind Clouds, Mother's Position, The Value of the Divine Leader’s Words, This Is Also a Part of

God's Power, Another Lesson of the Prophet, Today Is the Day of Beneficence and Kindness, The Result of Serv-

ing Parents, Imam Is Always Alive and Observant.

read in part of the book: Ma'mun, the Abbasi Caliphate, had selected Imam Reza (AS) as his successor with de-

ceptions and tricks. Some of Caliphate’s associates were very upset about it. Each day, when the Imam came to

the palace of Ma'mun, the slaves stood up in respect, saluted, drew the curtains aside in order that Imam could

enter, and at the time of return, they also lifted the curtains. One day, the agents decided together to turn around,

not to salute him and not to lift the curtain, when Imam would arrive.


Volume 13: Imam is the Shelter of the Ummah (Nation)

ISBN: 9786008566298

Jamal was one of the faithful companions of Imam Musa Kazem (PBUH). His job was to rent camels to custom-

ers. One day, Imam said to him, “Jamal, I am satisfied with all your work, except for one. Tell me, do you get the

rental fee of camels which you rent to Caliphate before you deliver camels or after delivery of your camels? Jamal

said, “After delivery of camels.” The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Then do not you pray for the caliphate to reach your

money and camels?” Jamal said, “Yes. I do this.” The Prophet (PBUH) said, “One who prays for the oppressors is

considered to be one of them and will suffer divine retribution.” Thereafter Jamal has sold all his camels.

Book Stories Titles: Imam is the Shelter of the Ummah (Nation), Animals Also Understand with the Power of

God, A Worthy Command by the Prophet, Dignity and Magnificence

We read in part of the book: A man came to Imam Ali ibn Hussein (AS) while holding another man's hand and

dragged him. He greeted sadly and said, “My lord, this man has killed my father and I want to retaliate!”

That man confessed and said, "I didn't kill him intentionally, but anyway he is right.”

Imam Sajjad (AS) said, “You can take the blood money or kill him!” Then he added, “Has this man ever served

you?” The man said, “He taught me the knowledge religion.”

Imam said surprisingly, “The reward of teaching religion is greater than the value of blood!”

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Volume 14: He is Blessing for All People

ISBN: 9786008566045

Imam Ali (PBUH) preached in the mosque for his followers. One of the hypocrites entered the mosque. He asked

a hard question from the Imam to ruin him above the pulpit. He asked, “O Ali, you said that there was a boy who

was older than his father. How is this possible? Imam said, “I heard from the Prophet that Uzair (one of the

Prophets), who was about 50 years old, went to Makkah with his donkey, while his wife was pregnant.

He saw some rotten human bones on the way, and asked God: How do you revive these bones in the resurrec-

tion? God took the life of Uzair and his donkey, and he revived him after a hundred years, and Uzair saw that his

donkey was dead and his bones had been rotten, but donkey was revived by the command of God. Uzair came

back home with his donkey, now Uzair was 50 years old, but his son was a 100-year-old man." The hypocrite

was ashamed by Imam Ali's answer and went out of the mosque.

The titles of the stories in this book are: He is Blessing for All People , Ali (PBUH) is the First to Act in Law.,

Which One Do You Choose: the World or the Hereafter?, Do Not Hurry Up to Judge, The teardrop of the

Prophet of Mercy, A Son Older than his Father, He Forgives his Enemy with Dignity, Father of Orphans, Only

God Knew, Ask the Wise, So that You Do Not Go Astray.

We read in part of the book: Once, our lord and master, Hazrat-ē Ali [as] was sitting among his friends and

followers and talking to them. One man, by the name of Ibn-ē Kavvā, who was the leader of the opposition party

and a hostile adversary to Hazrat-ē Ali [as] wished to take advantage of that moment and to humiliate him in

public. He wanted to ask him a question, which could not be answered. He wanted Hazrat-ē Ali [as] to fall into

humiliation and shame.Consequently, with a loud voice, he said, “O Ali…! You have declared that the Messen-

ger of Allah [savavs] had once announced, “There was a boy, whose age had been more than his father. How-

ever, how can this be possible?! How can one believe such statement?” Hazrat-ē Ali [as] replied, “Is this subject

so important for you to understand?”

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About the Book: The books collection "Ladder of Lessons" in 14 volumes, with inspiration and adaptation of narratives and

hadith, as well as the Quran verses of the Prophet (PBUH), Shiite Imams and historical books, narrates short sto-

ries for children by a simple, intelligible and eloquent language. Each of the volumes contains 10 short stories.

Each book contains a moral and humanistic message and a kind of lesson for children so that they can learn from

the behavior of religious leaders to have a better life by reading fascinating stories. Each story accompanies one

or a few beautiful pictures which play an important role in conveying the message and the sense of the stories to

the reader. Another feature of this books collection is that the author brings a hadith or Quran verse related to the

subject and message of each story at the beginning stories. Referring to the verses and habits, which are pre-

sented in the affirmation of the message of each story, helps readers in the authenticity and credibility of the sto-

ries.

The titles of the volumes of this collection are:

Volume 1: Children’s Pure Nature

Volume 2: Mother’s Love

Volume 3: Forgiveness with Power

Volume 4: The Effect of Father's Curse

Volume 5: Hospitality

Volume 6: So What Do You Eat?

Volume 7: What Is Human Value Based on?

Volume 8: The Value of Science

Volume 9: As You Make Your Bed, So You Must Lie on it

Volume 10: A Lion Cub is a Lion Too

Volume 11: If We Obey God.

Volume 12: Wages Equal to Work

Volume 13: Rescue ship

Volume 14: As God wills

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Author: Group of Authors

(Alavi School 2)

Illustrator: Group of

Illustrators

Publisher: Asar-e Sabz

Pubs.

The Year of Publishing:

2014/First Edition

No. of Pages: 312(26 each

Vol.)

Size: 23×16.5

Age Group: 8+ The Ladder of Lessons (14 Volumes)

Volume 1: Children’s Pure Nature

ISBN: 9786009360932

A man wanted to go on a trip. He went to a merchant to deposit him a package. When he returned from the trip,

he went to the merchant and wanted back his package. The merchant denied. The guy complained to the ruler.

The ruler called the merchant and kindly took his costly ring and engaged in playing with it. The merchant for-

got to take off the ring from the ruler. Then the ruler handed the ring to the officers and said, “Take this ring to

the merchant’s wife and take back the deposited package.” In this way, the right was returned to his owner. The

book “Children’s Pure Nature” is the first volume of the collections of "The Ladder of Lessons", which has 10

short stories, as follows:

Respect Father, Charity Eliminates Disasters, How Do We Account a Lifetime?, Whatever You Do, You Do it to

Yourself, Is It Worth of its Dishonor?, Endurance, Magnanimity, Humility and Modesty, The Effect of Mother's

Curse, If Hearts Agree Together, Children’s Pure Nature

We read in the part of the book:

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Volume 2: Mother’s Love

ISBN: 9786009360949 The Prophet Daniel was one of the companions of the Prophet of Islam and lived at the time of Bokht Al Nassr,

the dictator king. Bokht Al Nassr was a cruel king and hated Muslims. He ordered to put the Prophet Daniel in

the hole with a fierce lion in it. God told the Prophet to take food for Daniel. When the prophet approached the

hole, he saw that the Prophet Daniel was engaged in worship and the lion was sitting next to him respectfully.

God always watch out for those who worship him.

The Book “Mother’s Love” is the second volume of the collection “The Ladder of Lessons”, and has 10 short

stories:Who Should We Serve?, Greatness and Glory is Only for God, The Value of Science from a Scholar’s

Point of View , Being a Rule or a Human, If You Are Not Careful, Satan Is Very Strong, God Does not Forget His

Servants, Mother’s Love, Politeness Prior to Science, Halal and Haram Morsel, Take Lessons.


Once upon a time, there was a very proud king, who ruled a land.

One day, he exited his Palace and mounted his precious horse, famous for its power and strength. All kinds of

palace guards and courtiers, along with illustrious personalities had surrounded him. The king had wanted to go

to the countryside, to ride and to hunt wild beasts.

One day, Shāh Abbās [King Abbās, the powerful ruler of Persia] had left the capital to go out for a ride

in the countryside. He had also invited two great Shiite erudite, that is: Mir Dāmād and Sheikh Bahāyī to

accompany him and to ride with him and be in his company. Now, Mir Dāmād was a heavy, chubby man

while on the contrary Sheikh Bahāyī was a lean and slim person. For this very reason, the horse of Mir

Dāmād was always coming as the last, while the horse, on which Sheikh Bahāyī sat, was always ahead

of the others. The king wanted to test those great, learned men and to know what they were thinking

about each other. Thus, he approached Mir Dāmād and told him,

"Look here…! See, the Sheikh's horse is always ahead of us all, and he cannot ride like you, with such

dignity and majesty…"


Hehad ordered his slaves to prepare him one of his best garments for this special occasion. In like manner, he

had ordered his stablemen to choose him his best horse, from among the horses he owned in the royal stable and

bring him the most beautiful one. He had also showed his will to see his courtiers and his servants surrounding

him and accompanying him, to increase his majesty and his greatness, before his people.

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Volume 3: Forgiveness with Power

ISBN: 9786009360956 One day, Anushirvan, a Persian king, went hunting. He saw an old man walking to the city on foot and worn

clothes. Suddenly a sharp bone merged to his foot and bled a lot. The old man continued his journey while

thanking God. Anushirvan addressed the old man and said, “Oh old man, now it's time for you to rest, why do

you bother yourself so much?” The old man said, “I have four orphan girls and I have to pay for them.” Anushir-

van appointed him as the collector of government ransom at his village. It did not take long for that old man to

become wealthy. After a long time, Anushirvan crossed over again that village and asked about the old man.

People said he walked a bit in the garden and got tired and resting. They brought him to Anushirvan. Anushirvan

said, “O man, you walked in the wilderness at that time, and you did not groan, are you now tired of walking in

the garden?” The old man said, “O king, a man must be thankful to Allah, in difficulty, and in times of pleasure

and wealth.”

The book “Forgiveness with Power” is the third volume of the collection "The Ladder of Lessons". There are 10

short stories in this book: Patience Opens All Doors, Learn from Luqman the Wise (Luqman al-Hakeem), For-

giveness with Power , If They Thanked for Blessings, How Do You Respond These Oppressions? , How Does

God Compensate?, Seek Knowledge from the Cradle to the Grave, He Was the Rational Language of Islam, For-

giveness is by Grandees, Paradise Lies Under Mothers’ Feet


Mālik Ash'tar was one of the most distinguished high commanders of the Army of the lord of the believers, Ali

[as].

One day, he was passing through Kufah's marketplace. He wore a garment, made of coarse fabric. Now, a man,

devoid of any politeness began to scrutinize Mālik's external appearance with insistence. He had never seen

Mālik before and therefore, he did not recognize him. He thought to himself that the garment of the individual

before him was indeed very simple and devoid of any elegance or richness…

He told himself that it would be a good distraction if he were to play some game with him and mock him in pub-

lic. Thus, he threw him something he had in his hand. Mālik ignored the man's apparent rudeness and without

showing any anger or annoyance, kept on walking.

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Volume 4: The Effect of Father's Curse

ISBN: 9786009360963 In ancient times, there was a very arrogant king, who did not even accept the Mighty God. He had a wise minis-

ter who wanted to prove the existence of God with reason and logic to the king, but the king was not convinced.

The minister thought of a plan. He instructed to build a magnificent and luxurious building on the way of the

king's hunting ground. Once upon a day, the king, along with the minister, saw the building on the way to the

hunting ground. The king asked the minister, “Who built this huge building?” The minister answered, “No one

has built it, Your Majesty. It has been created by itself.” The king said, “What you are saying!?


How such a building would be constructed without an architect?” The minister answered, “So how can the crea-

tion of this heaven and earth be possible without the Creator?” The king wondered and praised his minister and

then converted to Islam.

The book “The Father's Curse” is the fourth volume of the collection “The Ladder of Lessons”, which includes

10 short stories: The Effect of Father's Curse, Is the Built Possible Without the Builder?, I Like Hiking So Much,

God Knows Everything , There Are Many Lessons. Where Are Those Who Receive Lessons?, The Magnificence

of Ali Ibn Abi Talib (PBUH), Charity Eliminates Disasters, This World Is Not Separated from the Other World,

The Result of the Breach of Trust, The Last Master's Advice


The Minister of the Sultan, who was a Sunnite, was immensely annoyed and irritated by such respect to the lord

of the believers [Ali as]. He was in search of an idea, to disrupt this program. He told the Sultan, "Sire, it is not

worthy of your rank and eminence to enter that city, barefoot: and to what purpose? Doing such thing for some-

one, who had been a caliph in the past but who is now buried in the ground…?! Now, how can a great Sultan

such as you, along with all his great army do such a thing and walk by foot, to reach his grave…?!"

***

Volume 5: Hospitality

ISBN: 9786009360970 One of the students of Abu Ali Sina (Islamic philosopher) asked him, “Have you ever encountered a problem

that you cannot solve?” Abu Sina said, “Yeah, but I have a basic solution to solve problems. First, when I deal

with problems, I will take the ablution and go to one of the mosques in the city. I will pray and then bless and I

ask God to help me solve the problem. When I return home, a light blows on my heart and soon I find the solu-

tion to the problem.”

The book "Hospitality" is the fifth volume of the collection “The Ladder of Lessons” and has 10 short stories as

described in the following titles:,Humans Take Everything at Face Value,Hospitality ,The Effect of Parents’

Curse, No Need for People , The value of Saying Good Words , The Endurance of a Muslim, The Account of

Assets, The Importance of Prayer , What is the Knowledge in?


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Volume 6: So What Do You Eat?

ISBN: 9786009360987

The merchant had lost his wallet. He was awarded a prize for finding his wallet. A man found his wallet after a

while and handed it to the merchant and asked him to give the award. The merchant took the wallet but refused

to give the promised award and lied that he had a gold ring inside the wallet, and asked the poor man to return

the ring. They conflicted and struggled. They were brought the judge. After reviewing the case and making sure

Secondly, as long as there is truth, why should I tell any lie? In like manner, truth never disappears to be

any need for turning to lies!

Thirdly, as long as I have defects in myself, I do not have to turn to the others’ defects and see them, and as

long as I have not arranged my own defects, I shall not concentrate on the others’ defects. Fourthly, as long

as Satan is not destroyed, I shall not remain safe from his temptations, and as he is not yet dead, therefore, I

cannot consider myself as being safe from him.


the merchant is lying, the clever judge took the wallet from him and said, “This wallet is not yours, because your

wallet also contained a ring, but the wallet that the man has found has no ring.”

The book is the sixth volume of the collection “The Ladder of Lessons” and contains 10 short stories as de-

scribed in the following titles: So What Do You Eat? , Valuable Advice of the Elders , The Powerful Hand of

God’s Revenge , The experience is Higher than Science, The Satan Does Not Sit Idle , The Value of the Mother

Tongue , Be with God and Be King , So What Is the Difference Between Wise and Ignorant? , The Result of Ly-

ing, What Do You Do with the Hand of Divine Revenge?


Once, a group of young men was sitting under the shade of a big tree. The tree was green and had numerous

branches. They were conversing with each other, in a friendly way.

High above the tree, there lived a flamingo.

It had made its nest, among the branches.

One of the young men told his friends, “Look here! I would like to show you an interesting scene…”

He waited awhile, until the flamingo, which was a female bird, began to fly, leaving its nest, empty of surveil-

lance. It had gone to find something to eat and to return to the nest, as soon as possible.

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Volume 7: What Is Human Value Based on?

ISBN: 9786009360994 Among students of one of the great scholars was a young man who the scholar had a great respect for. Other stu-

dents asked the scholar form the reason. He did not respond to them at first. A few days later, the scholar gave a

hen to each of his students and told them, “Slaughter them in a private and away from everyone's eyes and then

bring carcasses for me.” All the students slaughtered their hens and brought the carcass to the scholar, but the

young man brought the living hen. The others asked him the reason, and the young man replied, “I did not see

any place empty of God's presence, and I could not find a place to slaughter the hen.” Then the scholar turned to

his students and said, “Now, why did you notice my special respect for him?”

The book “What Is Human Value Based on?” is the seventh volume of the collection “The Ladder of Lessons”

and has 10 short stories: The Result of Arrogance and Selfishness is Divine Wrath, What Is Human Value Based

on?, What Does Religion Not Value? , Khajeh is Called Master of Human, The Sequel of Evil Thought, It Falls

Down like Tree Leaves, Observing Justice and Fairness, Bravery, Sacrifice, Devotion, At the Will of God, Birds

also Testify, Fairness in Judgment


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Time passed, and at last, a feast day came, and all the people of the city gathered inside a temple, outside the

city. They began to rejoice, and to eat and to dance joyfully. However, among the people, the cruel killers of

the wise man were also present. Suddenly a group of birds began to fly, above the people's heads, by making

loud cries.


Volume 8: The Value of Science

ISBN: 9786007441008 Abdullah, the cousin of the Prophet (PBUH), was a very generous and merciful person. On a travel, on the way,

he sees the Bedouin tent and tells his slaves, “Tonight, we will be the guest of this tent.” The owner of the tent

welcomes them and invites them to the tent. He then asks his wife whether she has something to welcome

guests. “We just have a little milk,” says his wife. The Bedouin man says, “So we slaughter the sheep and we

will host guests with its meat.” His wife protested, “This sheep is the ailment of our children.” But that man

slaughtered the sheep and hosted his guests fully. In the morning, when Abdullah and his companions wanted to

leave, he asked his servant, “How much money do we have?” He said, “Five hundred gold coins.” Abdullah

says, “Forgive him all.” The servant protests, “Do you want to give all these coins for just a sheep?” Abdullah

replied, “This man gave us all his possessions, which was a sheep. Against his hospitality, what is the value of

some gold coins?”

The book "Value of Science" is the eighth volume of the collection “The Ladder of Lessons”, which includes 10

short stories: Fulfillment of Promise Caused Salvation, The Value of Science, Observing Fairness, The True

Meaning of Sacrifice, If It Is Not for the Sake of God, The Result of Grudge and Envy, Learn Hospitality, The

End of Envy, Abu Dhar, the Pillar of Endurance and Bravery, The Result of Collective Prayer


Hafs was a man, who really loved Imām Djafar-ē Sādiq [as] and was his faithful follower. However, he was

really in great difficulty, when it came to tending and taking care of his family members, for he was truly poor

and needy.

Hafs lived in the city of Kufah. One day, he told himself, “I shall go to Medinah, so that my Imām,

-may Allah’s Blessings be upon him!-, may pray for me and ask God to provide a better Provision for me…”

He came in the presence of Imām [as], and complained about his difficult life and then asked Imām Sādiq [as] to

pray for him.

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Volume 9: As You Make Your Bed, So You Must Lie on it!

ISBN: 9786007441015 Two Khorasani men traveled together. One of them was very weak and low appetite, and the other was very

strong and gobbler. On the way, they arrived in a city. The city police thought they were the two spies. They

caught both of them and imprisoned them in an outlying jail. Sometime later, the police realized they were inno-

cent. After two weeks the police went to them to release them from the jail. When the police arrived at the jail,

he realized that a strong gobbler man was dead and a weak low appetite man was half alive. They were brought

quickly to the doctor. The doctor said, “It is not surprising. The strong man could not tolerate hunger, so he died,

but because the weak man was accustomed to eating little, he could survive."

The book “As You Make Your Bed, So You Must Lie on it!” is the ninth volume of the collection “The Ladder of

Lessons”. The book contains 10 short stories as described in the following titles: As You Make Your Bed, So You

Must Lie on it!, The magnanimity of the Master, I Work, Why Should I Take Charity?, The Value of Good Mor-

als, Crystal Bowl Broke, How to Spend the Lifetime Capital, Why Should We Lie to Be Scandalized?, These Are

All Charity Blessings., Do We Accept?, If He Was Not Gobbler, Maybe


Once upon a time, two dervishes from the region of Khorāssān traveled together. One of them was very

weak and would only eat once, every day, while the other dervish was very strong and robust.


He, instead, was used to eating three times a day, and each time a healthy meal!

They arrived in a new town. The guards of the city thought that they were spies, sent by their enemies. They

arrested them and by their commander’s order, they were thrown in a dark and small cell. They closed the door

and left them there, all by themselves… After two weeks had passed, they suddenly remembered them. After

making vast enquiries, they concluded that they were not spies and were in fact, two innocent people.

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Volume 10: If We Obey God

ISBN: 9786007441022 In Kashan (one of the cities of Iran), a poor Seyyed lived. He could not pay the government tax and was har-

assed by the government. He said to the officer, “Give me a respite for the sake of my forefather, the Prophet.”

But the officer, who did not believe in these words, said, “If your forefather really can do something, ask him to

cut off my evil. If you do not pay taxes until tomorrow morning, I order to pour excrement in your throat.” At

that time, most people slept on the roofs during the summer. That officer was sleeping on the roof of his house

that night. He got up at midnight to go to the bathroom. Mistakenly, he put his foot on the drain. The drain broke

and the man fell to the bottom of the well and died at the moment.

The book, "If We Obey God", which is the tenth volume of the collection “The Ladder of Lessons” contains 10

stories as described in the following titles: Getting Rid of Him, Cheating Play Never Thrives, How to Deal with

Hardships?, What Is Wisdom in?, I Wish You Thought a Little, A Child in the School of Revelation, If We Obey

God, The Effect of the Prophet's Prayer (PBUH), And Again a Life Lesson, Khadijah's Policy


Khādjeh ordered that the Holy Qurān be written in different Tablets, where everything was written in a bold

handwriting… When the Holy Qurān was thus written, and prepared, they placed them on the back of hundred

camels to take them to the king. After a while, the Tablets arrived to the capital city.

Khādjeh told Holāku, “Today, the Holy Qurān shall be brought in. All the princes and the notables of the city

should go out to meet it, with reverence…”

Everyone was ready to go outside the city. From afar, the long caravan, who had all the Tablets was coming to-

wards the city in a slow pace. In the back of the camels, one could see all those innumerable Tablets. As soon as

Khādjeh saw the Tablets, he got down from his horse and requested from the king and the illustrious personali-

ties of the court to get down from their horses in their turn, in respect for the Holy Quran.

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Volume 11: A Lion Cub is a Lion Too

ISBN: 9786007441039 One day, the cruel governor of Kufa, Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, had gone to Kufa for surfing. He saw an old man and

asked him, “Where are you from?” The old man replied, “I am a farmer from Kufa.” Hajjaj asked, “What are

Kufa officers like?” The old man replied, “Very cruel and wicked.” Hajjaj asked, “What do you think about the

governor of Kufa?” The old man said, “God damn him. He is too harsh and cruel.” Hajjaj frowned and said, “Do

you know who I am?” The old man replied that he did not know. Hajjaj said, “ I am the governor of Kufa.”. The

old man was socked for a moment and said, “I am also that crazy man who becomes crazy for two days a week

and today is one of those days.” Hajjaj liked the old man's repartee and gave him the gratuity.The book “A

Lion Cub is a Lion Too” is the eleventh volume of the collection “The Ladder of Lessons” and contains

10 short stories. The titles of the stories are:


How Good It Is That Humans Know Their Limit, The Secrets of God's Wisdom, God’s Saints Are

Views by God’s Permission, Goodness and Badness Results, What Are Your Answers to God?, The

Effect of Haram (Forbidden) Morsel, A Lion Cub is a Lion Too, Repartee Award, Accounts Are Accu-

rate, Imams Are Watching Shiites


Djābēr Djo’fi was a great erudite in his time, and he was one of the most faithful and loyal followers of Imām

Bāghēr [as]. No’mān recounts this hadith: “In a journey to Mecca, I was a travel companion to Djābēr. We ar-

rived in Mecca, and together, we went to pay respect to Imām Bāghēr [as].

After seeing him, we then made the journey back home. However, it was Friday noon, and we put our things in

the ground and performed our Prayers, to continue our journey, once more, after the Prayer. Suddenly, I saw a

tall man, who had a sealed letter in his hand.

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Volume 12: Wage Equal to Work

ISBN: 9786007441046 Abu Ayyub said, “At a midnight, the Caliphate called up me, and I went to h service and I saw him lighting a

candle with a letter in his hand. As soon as he saw me, he showed me that letter and began to cry out and said:

They have learned that Imam Sadiq has died in Medina, and then he asked me to write a letter to the Governor of

Medina and ask him if Imam Sadiq chose a successor, remove his head from his body as soon as possible! I did

this and but after a few days, a letter was received form Medina stating that Imam had selected five persons as

his successors, and one of them was the Caliphate. Imam knew that the Caliphate, with a grudge from the Ahl al-

Bayt, would surely kill his successor. Therefore Imam put the name of his true successor among other names in

order to protect him against the Caliphate.”

The book "Wage Equal to Work" is the 12th volume of the collection “The Ladder of Lessons” and contains 10

informative short stories: Wage Equal to Work , He is Wali of God, The Result of Oppression, The Sack Was

Found during the Prayer, When the Man Becomes Arrogant, Imam's Awareness, The Right of Poor Neighbor,

Abundant Affection to Mowla (a.s.), If Work Is for God, The Prayer Will Be Complied.


“One day, our lord and master wanted to mount his horse. He was fully dressed; he put on one of his outdoor

shoe, and wanted to put on the other pair, when suddenly an eagle came and took the second pair of Hazrat-ē

Ali’s shoe! He took it to the sky and then threw it to the ground, from a very great height. Everyone saw that

suddenly, a big, ugly snake, black in color, came out of the shoe and ran away quickly to a hole, in a wall. Our

lord and master put on then, the other pair and went outside…”

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About the Book: Mokhtar Saghafi, a brave comrade of Imam Hussein (AS), was imprisoned for helping Muslim

Ibn Aqeel, Imam's messenger to Kufa, and other activities against the Kufa government. He was in prison when

he heard Imam and his followers were martyred in Karbala. He decided to take revenge on them from the mur-

derers. He was released of prison after a while and set off for Mecca to plan in order to take revenge on the mur-

derers of the martyrs of Karbala and to overthrow the tyrannical rule of Kufa and establish a justice based sys-

tem. Mokhtar wanted to attract the support of the rulers of Mecca, who disagreed with the governor of Kufa.

After providing the preparations for the battle, he secretly returned to Kufa and invited the elders of Kufa to re-

volt. He also unveiled his uprising against the Kufa government, with the help of some of the Shiites of Imam

Hussein (AS) as well as of the libertarian Arabs. After years of struggle, he succeeded in defeating Kufa's gov-

ernment and gaining sovereignty. His first act after sitting on the government's seat was to take revenge on the

blood of Imam and his followers from the murderers and the perpetrators.

The book, which includes the pictorial narrative of an important part of the struggles of one of Imam Hussein's

followers, tries to present the children one of the historical and religious events in the form of fascinating and

readable stories, in the style of comic strips and with a new and modern style. Conceptual pictures of the book

are a great help in advancing the story's adventures. By reading this book, children are experiencing a sense of

justice-seeking and struggle for freedom and oppression fighting through the useful information of one of the

most important events in Shiite history.

About the Author:

Seyyed Mostafa Khalili Tehrani

(1988-Qom) Mostafa Khalili passed his elementary education in Qom and after that, he came to Tehran to continue his educa-

tion in guidance school and high school. He passed the guidance course at Payam Ghadir School and the high

school course at Shahid Motahari Islamic Science and Education School. After that, He went to Allameh Tabata-

bai University to study Western Philosophy and gained a bachelor's degree. Then he went to the Marvi Seminary

and I have already finished Level One and I am still studying.

He have been working about a year at “Danesh Amuz” publications and then for two years at the Masabih Al-

Hoda Institute (Ayatollah Haj Agha Mojtaba Tehrani) and he am currently the director of “Kheimeh and Ehya”

Publications.


Mokhtar, the Justice Seeker of Neineveh Author: Seyyed Mostafa Khalili Tehrani

Illustrator: Mehrdad Shahverdi

Subject: Children and Teenagers (Comic Strip Story)

Publications: Asar-e Sabz Pubs.

Publication Year: 2018 / First Edition

Number of Pages: 96 / Hard Cover

Size: 29 × 21.5

Age Group: +8

ISBN: 9786008566618


◙ Copyright sold: Iran(Asar-e sabz Pubs.), England ( 10 M Pubs.) USA (Supreme Culture Pubs)

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